Retirement » 5 Little-Known Facts About Social SecurityRetirement resources7 of 7For most people, Social Security is one component of retirement income -- one leg of the so-called three-legged stool.Pensions are another component, but these days few workers get a pension. The last leg would be personal savings, whether in a 401(k) plan, IRA, an investment account or savings account.Read Bankrate's Retirement Guide to learn basics about how to construct a retirement plan.
Retirement » 5 Little-Known Facts About Social Security
For most people, Social Security is one component of retirement income -- one leg of the so-called three-legged stool.
Pensions are another component, but these days few workers get a pension. The last leg would be personal savings, whether in a 401(k) plan, IRA, an investment account or savings account.
Read Bankrate's Retirement Guide to learn basics about how to construct a retirement plan.
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