A boomer lives on $1,800 monthly in Social Security and worries about her future: 'What am I going to do?'

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 06:03

An older woman sits on the edge of a creek with her dog. — Ann Miller, 78, (not pictured) lives in a small town in Washington with her dog. She struggles to get by on her Social Security income.
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Ann Miller, 78, is living on $1,800 monthly from Social Security.
With no savings or familial support, Miller struggles to pay rent and afford food.
Many older adults face similar financial challenges and lack sufficient retirement savings.

Ann Miller starts her day around 6 a.m. She goes for an early walk, does laundry, and puts breakfast in a bowl for her dog, Lizzy Rocket — usually some rice and bacon scraps. Sometimes she'll flip through a local newspaper for the week's grocery coupons.