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What are the sources of retirement income?

Overall, what are the sources of retirement income? The recently released Social Security publication, Income of the Aged Chartbook, 2012, provides this information in charts and tables that are easy to understand. Charts focus on the receipt and shares of income from Social Security, pensions, assets, earnings, and public assistance, effectively illustrating the Social Security program’s pivotal role in the economic security of the aged. From the Income Sources portion of report: “Social Security is the most common source of income for units aged 65 or older. Nearly 9 out of 10 aged units receive Social Security benefits...Read More

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