Retirees Say Their Social Security Checks Fall Short — It’s Putting Their Finances at Risk

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For many Americans, Social Security isn’t just a supplement — it’s the foundation of their retirement income. A new Clever Real Estate survey of current retirees found that Social Security accounts for 57% of the average retiree’s income, and for nearly 1 in 4 (22%), it’s their only source of income.

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