We're in Our 70s - How Do We Make $200k and Social Security Work?

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

69% : How Can You Supplement Social Security? Social Security will likely make up most of this couple's annual income.
63% : After Social Security, there is portfolio income.
59% : That would bring the couple's household income to approximately $59,000 with Social Security in year one.
53% : When It Comes to Retirement Planning, Sweat the Details A couple with $200,000 in savings, as well as Social Security, will likely need to do some budgeting to make their money last.
51% : Retirees with relatively small nest eggs are generally more reliant on Social Security than those with more money saved up.
48% : To make it last, most retirees will need to rely on Social Security, with their savings as a form of supplemental income based on personal needs and risk tolerance.
41% : Bottom Line The point behind these income options is this: Without sufficient planning, $200,000 in savings and Social Security might be difficult to support yourself.

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