True. I had to move to Costa Rica because there's no place a retiree on Social Security can afford to live. Something is dreadfully wrong with this. - Adelia Ritchie - Medium

Inequality and poverty remain in Washington. Even a high minimum wage may not pace the rising cost of living in some areas. Rural workforce development and educational programs are introducing Washingtonians to high-demand …

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Sep 3, 2022

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True. I had to move to Costa Rica because there's no place a retiree on Social Security can afford to live. Something is dreadfully wrong with this.

Adelia Ritchie

Written by Adelia Ritchie

Science lover, contributing editor at SalishMagazine.org, veggie gardener, expat

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