91% of Retirees Today Depend on Social Security. Here's How to Get More of It.
It's not a secret that millions of older Americans today collect a monthly benefit from Social Security. But what may be surprising is the number of retirees who depend on those benefits.A good 91% of retirees today need Social Security to stay afloat, according to a 2024 survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. And if you expect to be in a similar boat once you retire, it's important to know what it takes to get more money out of it. Here are some strategies for maximizing your benefits.Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading
It's not a secret that millions of older Americans today collect a monthly benefit from Social Security. But what may be surprising is the number of retirees who depend on those benefits.
A good 91% of retirees today need Social Security to stay afloat, according to a 2024 survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. And if you expect to be in a similar boat once you retire, it's important to know what it takes to get more money out of it. Here are some strategies for maximizing your benefits.
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