“Who Would Want to Grow Old Only to Grow Poor?”.

This article explores the financial challenges that seniors are currently facing, including increasing debt and financial crises. It draws attention to the historical Townsend Plan, a movement that fought for seniors' rights during the Great Depression, and suggests that it could offer a potential solution to the current crisis. The article also examines the limitations and inequalities of the Social Security Act, which was intended to provide a safety net for aging Americans but has left many seniors in debt. It concludes by questioning whether a new movement similar to the Townsend Plan is necessary to address the current challenges faced by seniors. [Extracted from the article]