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Podcast: Big Picture Retirement®
Episode: Why Social Security is Important for YOU (even if you're not close to retirement)
Description: Social Security is an important source of income for older Americans, but it can also provide many benefits beyond retirement income. Life is full of risks, and Social Security helps provide some income for those who have faced these situations. Think about these statistics: In 2014, 3.3 million kids received Social Security benefits 34% of all benefits are paid to the spouse or child of the covered worker Average age folks begin to receive disability benefits is 54 Over 24% of today's 20-year-olds will become disabled before the age of 67 As you can see, understanding Social Security benefits is an...