Originally Posted by dale06
Originally Posted by EdM
Precisely why I never figured SS into my retirement.


I assumed it would be bankrupt before I received any of MY money that I and my employer put away for MY retirement. Well, so far its still alive. I am taking mine at age 66, starting next February.
I believe it will become "means" tested eventually and productive working and saving citizens will be told, "you really don't need your SS, so we are giving it to someone who needs it."

some of it already is "means tested" so to speak.
the premium for part A of medicare isn't the same for everyone.
below certain income levels, it cost you nothing.
above certain income levels, you can pay two or three times the average.

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