Why I'm not Counting on Social Security, and Neither Should You

Social Security retirement benefits aren't going to be an important source of retirement income for me, even though they are for many people. In fact, I'm not counting on these benefits at all.

While I expect to eventually receive some money from the Social Security Administration, I won't rely on it. And I'm taking steps to make sure I'll be financially secure without it by investing.

Here's why I'm not counting on Social Security -- and why most people should also make sure they don't need these monthly checks to make ends meet. 

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