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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Vinay Patel

70-Year-Old With $1,622 Monthly Social Security Benefit Cuts Rent to $500 With This Simple Move

Marion, a retired boomer, sought financial relief by moving in with family in a small town. Despite facing financial challenges and adjusting to a new lifestyle, she values the sense of safety and community. Her primary goal is to save enough money for her future without relying on her sons for financial support. (Credit: Pexels)

A retired boomer receiving $1,662 in Social Security has moved in with roommates to help cover her medical expenses, stating that it's the only way she can maintain a comfortable lifestyle.

Marion, a 70-year-old single mother who raised two sons in Washington, often worked two jobs to provide for her family. Following a series of surgeries that left her unable to work, she decided to try a cost-saving strategy: living with roommates.

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