Gail Randle and partner Mike DellaVolpe live frugally on $2,400 from Social Security. Randle, retired at 65, with only $2,000 in retirement savings, prioritizes budgeting and minimal spending, enjoying home-cooked meals and finding inexpensive activities. They paid off mortgage and stay within budget for a comfortable retirement in Clearwater, Fla.

Alden and Dena Swartz faced financial struggles after relocating to South Korea to be closer to their grandchild. Forced to sell their dream home, they returned to rising home prices in the U.S., downsizing to a smaller home in a less prosperous neighborhood. They rely on Social Security and savings, facing challenges in maintaining their lifestyle.

Suzanne and Susie Leedy prove that retirement on Social Security is possible. With no retirement savings, they rely on their Social Security checks of $4,500 a month. The couple downsized to rural Virginia to lower living costs, adjusting their lifestyle to live comfortably on a budget, prioritizing home-cooked meals and socializing with friends.

Sheri Makasini couldn’t afford to keep her home in a Florida RV park on her $1,800 monthly Social Security income. Forced to sell, she now lives with her daughter in Texas, relying on her daughter’s financial support. Makasini’s experience highlights the challenges many Americans face in surviving solely on Social Security in retirement.

Patricia Douglas, a retired medical analyst, manages her bills on a tight budget with a $1,100 Social Security check. She volunteers for a stipend, uses food stamps, and seeks free or low-cost services. Douglas prioritizes savings and minimal spending, emphasizing the importance of frugality in retirement.

Ken and Kathy Larson, after downsizing and cutting expenses in half, live on $5,400 monthly Social Security benefits. They draw additional income from savings and pensions, adjusting to a more modest lifestyle in retirement. The Larsons prioritize budgeting and limited travel, focusing on living comfortably within their means.

Jean Hullihan retired comfortably on her $4,200 Social Security benefit, defying expectations. Selling her condo, she bought a house in Kentucky, where she lives comfortably on a budget. Hullihan manages her expenses wisely, planning to pay off her mortgage and secure her savings, enjoying a slower-paced retirement with minimal spending.

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