3 Social Security Strategies to Bankroll Your Retirement
Here's some good news and some bad news: The good news is that when it comes time to retire and enjoy a life filled with more leisure, most of us have Social Security income to look forward to. The bad news, though, is that Social Security income is not likely to be sufficient.
The average monthly retirement benefit was recently only $1,547 -- roughly $18,500 per year. If you have an above-average earnings history, you'll receive more, but still not a hefty sum. So you might want to look into strategies to put your retirement on firmer financial ground. Here are three to consider.
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