What Americans want in a health care insurance system is impossible to achieve, it’s unrealistic, soooo it’s time to start transitioning to a universal system
Category: Government
What governemnt does affects us all now and for years in the future. Many times there are unintended consequences, it would be nice to get it right.
Social Security, your wages and FICA
Social Security benefits are determined by your 35 years of earnings, not by the taxes you paid. These benefits are paid for life and may extend to a survivor. The SSA calculates your benefits using your highest 35-year earnings and adjusts them for wage growth. Millions of people receive SS benefits as dependents or spouses, and the system includes provisions for divorced spouses and children.
Investing Social Security trust funds
Especially with this administration and who knows what may come next.
Redeeming Social Security Trust bonds-nobody stole nothin😱
The reserves of the OASDI program (which are held in special issue US Treasuries) declined from $2,721 billion at the beginning of 2025 to $2,561
