As older Americans work longer, they add stability to the labor market and boost tax revenues. Yet critics contend that this extended employment prevents younger workers from moving up. The result is a complex debate over the future of retirement and career progression.

Baby boomers once fueled America’s economic rise, but new commentary from business outlets suggests they may now be limiting the same economy they helped create. Critics claim this generation’s reluctance to move or retire could be hindering opportunities for younger workers and broader market changes.