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When Social Security Isn’t Enough
In today’s fast-paced world, retirement planning has become more important than ever. While Social Security was designed to provide financial support to retirees, many individuals are finding that it simply isn’t enough to cover all their expenses. As a result, it is crucial for individuals to take proactive steps to ensure a comfortable retirement.
Social Security is a government program that provides income to retired individuals, disabled workers, and the surviving spouses and children of deceased workers. While the program has been successful in reducing poverty rates among the elderly, it is not designed to replace an individual’s entire income during retirement. In fact, the average Social Security benefits received by retirees are often not sufficient to cover all living expenses.
There are several reasons why Social Security may not be enough to sustain retirees adequately. First, the program is based on a formula that considers an individual’s average wage over the course of their working years. This means that individuals who earned lower wages throughout their careers will receive lower monthly benefits. Additionally, Social Security benefits may be reduced by other factors such as early retirement or taking on part-time work during retirement.
Another reason why individuals cannot rely solely on Social Security is the rising cost of living. Inflation, healthcare expenses, and other necessities continue to increase each year, while Social Security benefits often remain stagnant. This puts retirees in a financially precarious position, as their income may not keep up with their expenses.
To bridge the gap between Social Security benefits and living expenses, individuals should explore additional retirement saving options. One popular option is to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k) or a 403(b). These plans allow individuals to invest a portion of their pre-tax income, which can grow over time and provide a substantial nest egg for retirement.
Individuals can also consider opening an individual retirement account (IRA) to supplement their Social Security benefits. IRAs offer various tax advantages and allow individuals to contribute up to a certain limit each year.
Investing in stocks, bonds, or real estate can also help individuals increase their savings for retirement. While these investment options come with inherent risks, they can yield higher returns over the long term.
In addition to saving and investing, individuals should also focus on reducing their debt and living within their means. By paying off high-interest credit card debt and avoiding unnecessary expenses, individuals can stretch their retirement income further.
For many Americans, Social Security benefits alone simply cannot provide a comfortable retirement. It is crucial to take proactive steps such as saving, investing, and managing debt to ensure a secure financial future. By being proactive and utilizing various retirement strategies, individuals can bridge the gap between Social Security benefits and their actual expenses, ensuring a more comprehensive and enjoyable retirement.
I've always known all of this and I won't claim early because I can't live on it. I am 62 now and will work as long as I can. Originally thought I would make it until 70 to collect 124% but I am not sure I can hold out that long. Sucks all the way around.
Very true. These days, low pay, jobs with NO benefits, high rents, high food bills etc.
Many people have no spare money to save for retirement, which may be 20 or 30 years away.
And if they can somehow save some small amount, it is being wiped out by Inflation.
Yes, many of us will be forced to keep working until we drop dead at 70 or later.
Meanwhile, many far younger folks are OK living on Unemployment.
Make them work and give older folks something to make their last few years bearable, after working a lifetime. Funny how Congress Critters are very willing to 'work' until they are 70 or 80… because they don't need social security and have more money than they can ever spend, because of the poor, working American taxpayer… and all those corrupt 'donations' from special interests, including foreign governments.
How about term limits and mandatory retirement for Congress Critters at 60?
I am a high Suicide risk Catagory due to my mental health risk and my expected life span due to covid vaccine injury is 34/35 years old I am 27 now. What am I missing
Jesus H Christ I can't even hear you speak louder for Christ's sake
I will turn 70 in a few months. But need more money because of price hikes and ridiculous inflation.. I am disabled totally but cannot qualify for disability either?! And going blind from Glaucoma within a year or so. I don’t qualify for food stamps either because I have to live with a relative that eats only meat and potatoes.. Crazy… and nothing I can do. I have no extra money because all my SSA goes to Medicare and supplement premiums.
Can you receive S S I IF YOU HAVE AN ESTATE ACCOUNT FROM YOUR MOTHER??
It would be enough if you waited until 70.
Seems Michael should have called you before going back to work or at a least call Social Security Agency 1st.
There's something weird about this.
No one continuing to work a minute beyond 67 years old should be penalized a penny from their 100%.
Upon turning 67, 100% should be in Stone. Continuing work or not.
And it should increase every minute we would continue to work beyond 67.
Why?
Because WE'RE PAYING IT !
WE are the source of our own money! It's TAKEN from US!
Out of OUR OWN pay!
We're simply having it RETURNED to us!
Our Government has to correct a lot of this.
Payments that are "missed" ?
A "deficit?"
This is incorrect! It is a fallacy!
From the start of 1st pay income having to the day turning 67, it has all ALREADY been paid into! To the age of 67! That 100% should be issued in full 100% whether we continue to work, OR not!
its tuff to eat well
Can you do a video on social security spousal benefits filing jointly vs. filing separately?
I'm on S.S.D.I. and that is not enough especially with all the high inflation and prices and everything it's just doesn't cut it it would be nice to get a little extra but that's just not social security way and if you get on snap they cut your social security check because you're getting too much money they seem to think with all the prices and everything it's just still not enough 8.7 raise that's
Not enough what is enough that's a good question you figure it out I already know the answer to that question and of course everybody wants more I only want what's fair!!!
That is if he lives till 70 years old, most men do not live till 70 years old most I'm not saying all but most
Can you do a short term retirement like a few months? Then use it? I need a supplement to meet the rent requirement. It is you have to have three times the income to rent. If you pay 700 in rent you have to make after taxes 2100 a month. And they do not accept CDs or savings account.
The crux of the problem why we (elderly/disabled) are trapped in perpetual poverty is because the SSA, HUD/section 8 and USDA EBT are all operating on the cost of living figures from 1983. They all need to be updated to the present. In 1983 you could live on 975./month. Today you can not. I am 65 now. My COLA raise works out to be about 74.00. It is supposed to help us with inflation. HUD raised my rent by 53.00. I see only 21.00 of the increase. How is that supposed to help??
ITS NEVER ENOUGH WHEN THEIR PUPPETS TO THE CABAL AND CREATE INVESTIGATIONS WHICH ARE NEVER FOLLOWED UP ON… YET HOLD OUT FROM SENDING US OUR RIGHTFUL MONIES.
Lane – The 19K Earning Limit per year, than includes 1040 SCH C income ?
SS was never intended to be enough. If you need more income, get back to work!