A baby boomer living on $1,470 monthly in Social Security returned to work to support her children and grandchildren: 'I try to help as much as I can'

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Pamela Shields, 67, works part-time jobs to supplement her Social Security income.

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Trump's plan for Social Security would help baby boomers in the short term and cut benefits for anyone younger

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