How a Roth IRA Could Help You Keep More of Your Social Security Benefits

Social Security benefits are a vital source of income for millions of retirees. In fact, nearly one-quarter of married couples and close to half of unmarried beneficiaries say their benefits make up at least 90% of their income in retirement, according to the Social Security Administration.

If you're going to be relying heavily on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement, it's crucial to ensure you're collecting as much as possible in benefits. And there's one thing you can do long before you retire to maximize your future Social Security checks: contribute to a Roth IRA.

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