(Harris, 59, is herself among the youngest baby boomers, born in 1964, the last year that’s considered part of the generation.)
Smith and her husband have struggled to stretch their monthly Social Security income of around $4,000 as their costs have increased.
The average Social Security check was around $2,000 at the start of the year and adjusts annually for inflation.
About half of Social Security recipients make enough income to have their benefits taxed, according to the Social Security Administration.
Polls show a tightening race between Trump and Harris among seniors, with Harris appearing to pick up support compared to Biden.
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