Growing share of retirees lean heavily on Social Security, AARP says

Social Security is increasingly essential for retirees, with two-thirds relying on it for income, according to a new AARP survey, up from half in 2005. However, confidence in the program’s future is declining, with only 36% believing in its reliability, as challenges like financial instability and staffing cuts threaten its stability, while a record number of Americans file for benefits.

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