“Yes, many seniors today are struggling more than previous generations, but not always because Social Security itself is lower,” said Liz Alvarez, a Registered Social Security Analyst at Alvarez Insurance Agency. “The bigger issue is that the overall cost of living has risen much faster than many retirees anticipated, especially in areas such as housing, groceries, utilities, property taxes, insurance premiums and healthcare costs.”
Published by Pamela Kweller, RSSA®
Pamela Kweller is the Content & Community Manager at RSSA. She is also certified as a Registered Social Security Analyst®. The mission of RSSA is to help Americans get the maximum Social Security income they have earned, enabling them to enjoy their lives more fully. Contact Pamela: pkweller@rssa.com View more posts