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Retirement investors are thinking about Social Security in the wrong way, says index fund legend

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Charles Ellis says Social Security's steady stream of income should be factored into asset allocation strategy.

Ellis: Social Security functions similarly to an inflation-protected bond.

Failing to recognize this can lead to overly cautious investing, he says.

Ellis says the steady income stream allows for greater stock exposure.

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