realbrown1
Annoy a liberal today. Hit them with facts.
Why don't weed out some of the leeches on ssdi first?
Lawmakers end Social Security loophole
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brownmonster
Man of Great Wisdom
Social Security is broke. No matter what changes are made, someone gets effected. Too many people getting paid that didn't pay in.
brownmonster
Man of Great Wisdom
Most is a strong word.
Ms.PacMan
Well-Known Member
You're right but the answer will still surprise you. Only 10% are childhood disabilities (half mental retardation, the other half various afflictions). Nearly 90% are disabled workers with the majority, 70%, aged 50-64.
There are deadbeats for sure but they are not the majority.
Mugarolla
Light 'em up!
I disagree.
Take away the Federal Employee Retirement System and put them into Social Security.
See how fast it gets fixed so that it doesn't go bankrupt.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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Ms.PacMan
Well-Known Member
That's why I said "you're right" because I realized I was wrong after I looked it up.
Your other comment was that you thought file and suspend wasn't for single ppl. Too tired to look it up but off the top of my head the file and suspend was originally drafted just for singles (they may be married - but single meaning collecting their own SS) so that a person could work beyond FRA. Before, FRA meant you were getting a SS check in the mail like it not.
This change had a couple unintended consequences or loopholes as a result. One, a married couple could file for spousal benefits w/o the other person collecting SS. Two, older men who married young women (usually foreign) were able to get spousal and dependant SS, if they had children, without starting their own benefits-------->this is such a big problem in Australia that they've quit issuing visas for foreign brides from 3rd world countries and lastly ppl like me wanted to use file and suspend in the event of a catastrophic illness (I could have filed and suspended but if I needed the money before 70 the SSA would pay you the amount of the suspension in one lump sum).
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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I deliver to our local Social Security office and plan to give them my SS # shortly before I retire and ask them to advise me on my best course of action.
twoweeled
Well-Known Member
Who isn't? I'm sure, most of us married one. Or at least they turned into one!
I take that back. That wasn't nice. we all married very nice people. 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th. all very nice lunatics.
twoweeled
Well-Known Member
If congress were to lift the cap, congress would be paying longer, for SS taxes. Don't hold your breath for that one Mr Jones.
twoweeled
Well-Known Member
Okay, Stewie. I'm sure I can get my wife to divorce me. We've been together for over 10 years. I have no doubt she'd be willing to claim spousal benefits. Buuuut,,,,,, I don't think either one of us is willing to work till 70!!
Screwed by congress,,,,again!
realbrown1
Annoy a liberal today. Hit them with facts.
Well if congress would stop taking money out of SS and giving it to SS disability, maybe SS wouldn't be going broke in 2016.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
Which is why I'd gladly forgo my benefits. Just quit stealing my money.
olroadbeech
Happy Verified UPSer
is that actually possible. if so then we are doing that. good catch!!!
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
Great stand morals you have there
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