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CousinIT

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28. I'm 65, thanks to RayGun I can't get full SS bennies until 67.

Reply to Dyedinthewoolliberal (Original post)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 01:18 PM

20 hrs ago

If it's still there, benefits will probably be cut for all of us because privatizing it will skyrocket administrative costs.

My employer won't let me take all of my 401 (k) out, but I took half out. Now, I'm sweating what's going to happen to the rest and wondering what the hell Social Security will be like in two years.

UGH.

This is a BAD, BAD time for anyone to be near retirement. I mean stressful, fear-inducing, and hair-raising (those who still have hair).

Medicare will probably be privatized too. Pfft.

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