Still, getting by even in a one-stoplight town is challenging, given her $1,662 in Social Security only goes so far.
"I now have roommates for the first time in my life, but it's a way to live comfortably," Marion said.
AdvertisementRising costs and losing incomeMarion's father was in the military, and her family moved around the country as a child.
She relied on Social Security Disability Insurance payments to keep her afloat, which were much less than her salary.
She said her sister and her boyfriend are better off financially, as they get small pensions on top of their Social Security.
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