I've been collecting SS now for 14 years. It is and always been my monthly allowance for my enjoyment, shooting, fishing, dinners out and other entertainment. Has never been needed for daily or monthly expenses.
I, along with others on here, learned many years ago about investments and for the 40 years of work I religiously added to it, This ,plus a very good pension for both the wife and I has made my 20 years of retirement very enjoyable. Fact is, we have not had to dip into our investments and it continues to grow. (Well except for the recent big drops along with the one back in 08)
I'm certain it will come back in a few years just as before. Right now it's scheduled to be given to our kids when we pass.
So the extra bucks in my monthly SS will be enjoyed as usual.
Yup and DJT still is a big NOTHING !!!!!!!!!!!

Last edited by jbmi; 11/28/22.
"The older I get, the better I was"