Social Security serves as a critical income source for millions of seniors today. And for some retirees, the monthly benefit they get from Social Security is the only source of income they have at their disposal.

That's really not an ideal situation to land in, though. And once you hear this important piece of Social Security information, you'll understand why.

Many people assume that they'll be able to get by in retirement on Social Security alone. But workers in that boat often fail to recognize what little income Social Security will provide them with.

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