12 to 15 Percent of Retirees Overly Rely on Social Security; Here’s The Problem With That

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12 to 15 Percent of Retirees Overly Rely on Social Security; Here’s The Problem With That

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12% of men and 15% of women ages 65 and older rely on Social Security for 90% or more of their income.

Social Security replaces about 40% of pre-retirement income for average earners but most retirees need 70% to 80%.

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This story appeared on 247wallst.com, 2025-12-02 13:31:22.