Will Social Security Be There When You Need It? Many People Worry It Won’t Be

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The majority of Americans say that they expect to rely on Social Security benefits once they retire, but that they are afraid benefits won't be there for them, according to a new survey.

53% of people expect to look to Social Security benefits to pay their everyday expenses in retirement, while 73% fear benefits won't be there for them, according to Bankrate’s new Social Security Survey