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Poll: most American workers favor private social security accounts. (Life/Health: Marketplace).


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Workers Who Doubt They'll Collect Social Security


Age Group
All Workers             49%
21-34                   66%
35-49                   51%
50-65                   29%
Household Income Level
<$50K                   56%
$50-75K                 49%
$75K+                   43%

Source: Prudential Financial

Note: Table made from bar graph
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