Fact Of The Day #9: Social Security Benefits Not Just Going To Retirees

Benefits Breakdown Reveals Social Security Surprise

Thirty-six percent of Social Security recipients are not retired workers, but children, the disabled, or spouses and survivors of workers. Almost one of every six Americans receives a Social Security benefit today.

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