Feb 10, 2025

It’s not just retirees who depend on Social Security

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More children living with older adults are also feeling positive impacts from Social Security benefits.

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How families, and not just retirees, depend on Social Security

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder

Feb 10, 2025

More and more children are living with older adults drawing Social Security.

Social Security payments are making a difference for children living with older adults.

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