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re: In just a few years, the average retiree will be receiving 37% more in SS than he paid in

Posted on 2/24/24 at 10:35 pm to
Posted by RiverCityTider
Jacksonville, Florida
Member since Oct 2008
4641 posts
Posted on 2/24/24 at 10:35 pm to
They are supposed to invest the contributions that's how.

Look, 7% return doubles your money on 7 years. SS fund is supposed to be separate and invested.

When I was your age, we didn't run big deficits.

How are you blaming this shite on us?

The government stole the money and now they pay ss out of the general fund.


This post was edited on 2/24/24 at 10:38 pm
Posted by HailHailtoMichigan!
Mission Viejo, CA
Member since Mar 2012
69458 posts
Posted on 2/24/24 at 10:40 pm to
They by law are supposed to invest it in low return treasury bonds

Again, the wsj article in my OP is adjusted for this interest
Posted by bigblake
Member since Jun 2011
2502 posts
Posted on 2/25/24 at 3:40 am to
quote:

The government stole the money and now they pay ss out of the general fund.


The government steals your money but not in the case you’re referring to here (Social Security).

This mythical theft is how people justify, in their minds, SS running dry. The reality is that it is not sustainable and that what people contributed is less than what they are receiving.
Posted by SlowFlowPro
Simple Solutions to Complex Probs
Member since Jan 2004
425279 posts
Posted on 2/25/24 at 7:50 am to
quote:

When I was your age, we didn't run big deficits.

Are you like...80?

We've been running deficits since the 80s
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