New singles majority is bad news for Social Security

Posted online September 22, 2014 | 6:55 am

Singles are taking over the nation. For the first time, most American adults aren't married. But fewer marriages mean fewer kids and eventually, fewer taxpayers.

According to CNBC, that could be bad news for government-sponsored retirement programs.

But, according to the report, the singles trend may help save money on welfare programs.

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