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3 hours ago12 to 15 Percent of Retirees Overly Rely on Social Security; Here's The Problem With That
The Social Security Administration reports that among beneficiaries ages 65 and older, 12% of men and 15% of women rely on their monthly checks for 90% or more of their income. But that's a problem. See, you can expect Social Security to replace about 40% of your pre-retirement income if two things hold true - that you're an average earner, and that benefits aren't broadly cut in the future. Most retirees, however, need more like 70% to 80% of their former income to maintain a comfortable lifestyle.
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