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Can You Live on Social Security Alone? Here's What You Need to Know.

Social Security isn't designed to be your only source of retirement income. But could it be?

By Matt Frankel, CFP – Feb 1, 2025 at 5:33AM EST

Social Security is designed to replace about 40% of the average person's income after they retire, but this isn't the same for everyone. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel discusses this question in greater detail.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan. 27, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 28, 2025.

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Matt Frankel, CFP
Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst specializing in the real estate and financial sectors. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, Globe St, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his real estate, financial, stock market, and investing expertise.
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