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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2025 · 26 MIN

1870: How to Retire on Social Security Alone

from So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Imagine you arrive at retirement with no savings. Imagine living entirely off of your social security paycheck, which currently averages $1,900 a month. Guest Anne Tergesen is a reporter for The Wall Street Journal and offers insights from the article she co-wrote recently, “Here’s What It’s Like to Retire on Almost Nothing But Social Security.”This episode is a replay from Feb 7, 2024.Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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