Social Security represents about 30% of the income of people over 65, with roughly a third of seniors relying upon their checks for at least half of their financial support. About 10% rely upon their benefits almost exclusively.

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If you're coming up on your retirement date without a lot of money in savings, you're not alone. Many people struggle to build savings for retirement due to a variety of factors, from sluggish wages to medical bills and other unforeseen expenses that get in the way of steady IRA or 401 (k) contributions.

As Social Security prepares to roll out significant adjustments in 2025, recipients are likely to experience both benefits and challenges. Key updates include higher taxes for high earners, modest cost-of-living adjustments (COLA),