56% of Americans Worry They Won't Get Social Security. Are They Right?

Social Security helps millions of seniors stay afloat financially, and without those benefits, a large number of them would no doubt risk living in poverty. But the program is facing its share of financial challenges that are making many Americans very worried about the prospect of not collecting retirement benefits at all.

In fact, 56% of those surveyed in Simplywise's May Retirement Confidence Index stated that they're scared that Social Security will dry up before they retire, or during their retirement. And that's a terrifying notion to contemplate.

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