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In reply to the discussion: So, just how much money are those lazy seniors getting from their Social Security? [View all]magical thyme
(14,881 posts)22. you do realize that the cost of living increase impacts the total amount
and inflation impacts how far that total amount will go, right?
And that assuming that you can continually cut your expenses as your income fails to keep up with inflation means, essentially, assuming a continuing decline in standard of living.
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So, just how much money are those lazy seniors getting from their Social Security? [View all]
JDPriestly
Apr 2013
OP
If you happen to work more than 35 years the lower years are dropped on determining your
Thinkingabout
Apr 2013
#1
I am not in good shape in my Congressional members, Crazy Cruz, Cronyn and TP
Thinkingabout
Apr 2013
#4
And that would be me. I too have arthritis and it's hard for me to cut my hair or
Cleita
Apr 2013
#34
And it's really not enough to be comfortable. None of us are looking for a luxurious
Cleita
Apr 2013
#23
We're also supposed to have low cholesterol, sweet breath, and a trim waistline.
Stinky The Clown
Apr 2013
#36