Addressing fraud, waste and inefficiency, actually paying for what we need is fine and necessary, but applying a chainsaw to vital government functions and services in the name of an extreme ideology is not.
Category: Observations on life
What do people do that drives you nuts, how do they behave that you find amusing?
It is perfectly logical that a portion of Social Security benefits be taxable
Social Security and pensions aren’t just about what you pay in; they’re about what you get out. Most of the benefits you receive aren’t paid for by you alone. It’s a mix of employer contributions, taxes, and interest.
End taxes on Social Security?
Social Security is designed to be a safety net, not a personal savings plan. Despite taxes into the system, the majority of recipients receive more in benefits than they paid in, highlighting its role as a universal insurance program.
It’s all so relative, where you live and what $$$ you may
Retirement living can be quite relative, especially when it comes to income and living costs. In New Jersey, the lower middle-class income is nearly $70,000 annually, whereas in Mississippi, it’s around $40,000. This stark difference can significantly affect one’s perception of retirement security.
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