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Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice
2799: Four Retirement Myths I’m Hearing by Michael Smith of Financial Finesse on Personal Finance Advice
Jul 18, 2024
Michael Smith from FinancialFinesse.com debunks retirement myths like the importance of Social Security, need for other income sources, manageable medical insurance costs, and achievable retirement with savings efforts.
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- Social Security should still be a piece of retirement foundation, supplement with other income sources.
- Relying solely on Social Security may not cover all expenses, need to explore subsidies and save incrementally.
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Social Security's Role in Retirement
Social Security is an essential piece of many Americans' retirement plans. Despite concerns about its longevity and adequacy, there are potential tweaks like adjusting inflation, retirement age, and benefits for high earners to sustain it. While it may not cover all expenses, it can provide a significant income stream. Individuals are encouraged to recognize its value and supplement it with other income sources and increased savings.
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