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In reply to the discussion: Ultra Low Interest Rates A Threat To Social Security [View all]Recursion
(56,582 posts)39. *Applause*
The occasional voice of reality like that is important.
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From previous reports. Just because they're not online does not mean they do not exist.
jeff47
Mar 2016
#41
Well, yeah Congress can always amend the SS Act. But until they do that, it's pretty much a market
Hoyt
Mar 2016
#28
I think they have driven rates down in the hopes of spurring job creating business.
Hoyt
Mar 2016
#29
And it hasn't worked well because of other issues that only Congress, not the Fed, can address.
strategery blunder
Mar 2016
#47
Agreed. Allowing giant banks to borrow money for free from the taxpayers without no requirement
GoneFishin
Mar 2016
#51