U.S. News & World Report - For many seniors, monthly Social Security checks are a safety net used to cover immediate costs. But for those who have the luxury of being able to grow their portfolios, these payments can represent a regular source of investable income. "On the assumption that they don't need the money now, odds are good that they won't need the money for a while. And that argues that they can invest the money with the long term in mind," says Ric Edelman, a Virginia-based financial advisor and best-selling author.
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