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valleyrogue

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8. I get his point, but $23,725 a year in SS benefits

Reply to Dennis Donovan (Original post)

Sun Apr 27, 2025, 06:38 PM

Apr 2025

is way more than I get and what a lot of people get, especially women who aren't living off a spousal benefit. At least I have a small pension, a full-time public sector job for which I am eligible for that pension if I can ever retire, and my SS benefit.

My "lifestyle" of upwards of $60k at age 70 can't be sustained. I am not looking forward to the day I have to quit my job.

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Hakeem Jefferies: Average SS recipient lives on $65/day. Elon's contracts make about $8M/day [View all] Dennis Donovan Apr 2025 OP

Um. Is the podium out for repairs? LuvLoogie Apr 2025 #1

Yes, those are the Capitol steps. soldierant Apr 2025 #6

I'm a little below average central scrutinizer Apr 2025 #2

I live on half that amount so I must be half average. elocs Apr 2025 #4

Me too. However, I have soldierant Apr 2025 #5

We seniors are well aware of that. What are you planning on doing about it? Autumn Apr 2025 #3

Ha! I wish I had $65 to live on. misanthrope Apr 2025 #7

I get his point, but $23,725 a year in SS benefits valleyrogue Apr 2025 #8