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Montana Stories Show Why Social Security is Earned, Not Given

Aug 16, 2026 | Northwest Montana

This August marks the 91st anniversary of Social Security, and for generations of Americans – and more than 258,600 Montanans today – it has provided financial security and independence after a lifetime of work. Recently, AARP Montana asked Montanans a simple question: What was your first job, and how old were you when you started working? Flathead Beacon.

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