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How Many Americans are Affected by Social Security
Social Security helps over 60 million people each year, almost 20% of the U.S. This includes retirees, surviving spouses and children, and the disabled. This number grows each year, and just the number of retirees alone is staggering as Baby Boomers continue to enter retirement en masse. Average retirees relies on their monthly benefits, while many use it as a primary or sole source of their income. As a result, Social Security is one of the most important programs in America. For more information visit this article by Stephen Ohlemacher with The Ledger.