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I read that beginning on Jan 1, 2017, 15% of the SS benefit will be paid in the form of Tender Vittles. If you wish to choose the flavor you will have to go to ssn.gov and make your election before October 1. Be sure to make sure your physical address is up to date with the SSA, since these cannot be direct deposited.
Me to but a cut will never, ever happen unless a politician has a death wish for his political career and I don't see that happening.
From the June 2015 Beneficiary Data the number of Retired workers is 39.5 million and they vote. Get out there with threats to cut their benefits and if they can get out of bed, some even if they can't, will go vote if they have to crawl.
Me to but a cut will never, ever happen unless a politician has a death wish for his political career and I don't see that happening.
From the June 2015 Beneficiary Data the number of Retired workers is 39.5 million and they vote. Get out there with threats to cut their benefits and if they can get out of bed, some even if they can't, will go vote if they have to crawl.
I've never seen the percent but I've always heard that a greater percent of retirees show up to vote than any other group. So, yes, any decrease in benefits would probably be a slow erosion and not an across the board cut even with Ryan running the House.
Also, they just announced that the 6.2% Social Security withholding on employees under the age of 45 is being increased starting June 1 this year to 9%. Employers match will stay at 6.2%. Expect your first paycheck in June to be a little smaller than usual if you're under 45 on June 1. All over age 45, no change.
I cannot find this anywhere (I'm 48 so it wouldn't affect me anyway). I would think businesses would complain that this would be a nightmare to implement.
For those who are posting this sort of stuff, put up or shut up. Either provide references where we can read the sources of the "information" you're providing and decide for ourselves whether it's BS or something we should be concerned about ... or keep your pie holes shut.
For those who are posting this sort of stuff, put up or shut up. Either provide references where we can read the sources of the "information" you're providing and decide for ourselves whether it's BS or something we should be concerned about ... or keep your pie holes shut.
I am for the latter..."or keep your pie holes shut. "
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