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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
J.R. Duren

How much retired Americans rely on Social Security — and how you compare

Social Security payments are the largest income source for retirees, according to a new analysis from Boston College.

Payments account for 30 percent of income for the average American aged 65 years or older, the analysis noted.

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