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Why Social Security Won't Save You From Working Forever


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The harsh truth about retirement in America: the average person receives just $1,362 monthly from Social Security, while married couples get $2,739. Research reveals what happens when you can't afford to retire, and the answer is brutal: "You don't retire. You continue to work. And you live in poverty."

 

This episode exposes the mathematical impossibility of surviving on Social Security alone and reveals why traditional retirement planning keeps you trapped in the workforce forever. Del shares insights from real seniors living on fixed incomes, where every dollar matters and there's zero room for waste. But there's a solution that creates true financial freedom through passive income streams that work for you while you sleep.

 

What You'll Discover

 

Why the average Social Security payment of $1,362 monthly forces retirees to cut back on healthcare, leisure activities, and even food

How three rental properties producing $500 monthly each can double your Social Security retirement income for life

The mathematical reality that $500,000 in savings only provides $20,000 annually at 4% withdrawal rates before taxes

 

Key Timestamps

 

07:37 The Social Security Reality Check - Average payments of $1,362 for individuals and $2,739 for couples aren't enough to survive

08:33 The Brutal Research Results - "You don't retire. You continue to work. And you live in poverty"

14:06 The Sucking Sound of Retirement - Why 401k withdrawals create that "sucking shot" as your retirement money disappears

20:45 Three Houses Double Social Security - The exact math showing how rental income transforms retirement

29:30 Why Real Education Requires Research - How to identify legitimate financial education versus scams and get-rich-quick schemes

 

FAQs

 

Q: How much Social Security can I expect in retirement?

A: The average Social Security payment is $1,362 monthly for individuals and $2,739 for married couples. These amounts often aren't sufficient to cover basic living expenses, forcing difficult lifestyle adjustments.

 

Q: What happens if I can't afford to retire?

A: Research shows two outcomes: you continue working for the rest of your life, or you live in poverty with significant lifestyle adjustments including cutting back on healthcare, leisure activities, and food expenses.

 

Q: How does rental property income compare to Social Security?

A: Just three rental properties producing $500 monthly each ($1,500 total) would nearly double the average Social Security payment of $1,362. Unlike Social Security, rental income is inflation-adjusted as rents increase over time.

 

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The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.

 

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