Social Security stakes: Debunking myths surrounding Social Security benefits

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Social Security is one of the largest forms of social welfare in the United States. The agency pays out around $93 billion a month to nearly 68 million retirees, along with people with disabilities and their family members. 

It’s a wildly popular entity. More than 90% of adults across the political spectrum support the program, according to a 2021 AARP survey.

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