Why Every Social Security Beneficiary Should Send a Thank-You Card to the Fed

Each and every month, nearly 62 million people receive a benefit check from Social Security. More than two-thirds of these recipients are retired workers, many of which are reliant to some degree on this guaranteed stipend to help make ends meet.

Social Security is also a program that probably covers you in some way, whether you realize it or not. According to the Social Security Administration, roughly 171 million workers are on track to receive some retirement income during their golden years. Additionally, around 90% of workers are protected in the event of a long-term disability, and approximately 96% of workers aged 20 to 49 have survivors insurance protection. Social Security is simply that important.

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