Younger retirees depend mostly on Social Security. Is it enough to live on?
- Posted on February 6, 2025
- By Usa Today
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Younger retirees depend mostly on Social Security. Is it enough to live on?
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The decline of pensions leaves newly minted retirees in a precarious position: They are more dependent on Social Security to make ends meet.