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IRA Usage Dips, Social Security Dominates Retirement Income
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- May 14, 2026
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Summary
Social Security remains the retirement income powerhouse, with 92% of retirees relying on it. IRAs, despite being the largest retirement savings pool, rank fourth in usage. IRA usage is declining, with only 54% of retirees drawing from them, despite 71% of workers expecting to. The traditional three-legged stool model of retirement may be outdated, with a five-layer pyramid model suggested. Most IRA owners delay withdrawals, with only 9.5% tapping at 59.5 when penalties end. The median IRA balance is around $150,000, often serving as supplemental income. IRAs typically provide extra padding around a Social Security core, so plan accordingly. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a12051e586fc465b