As Social Security turns 90, a new survey shows that 65% of retirees rely on it
Aug. 14 is the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, which ushered in an era of retirement security for older Americans. The program is facing a fiscal cliff, however, in a few years, it will no longer be able to pay full benefits unless policymakers make changes. The looming shortfall comes amid signs that more older people are relying on Social Security to make ends meet.
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