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In reply to the discussion: Sanders, Warren propose bill to extend Social Security's solvency for 75 years, increase benefits .. [View all]dflprincess
(29,254 posts)15. You are correct, I should have used percentages
The 2022 Social Security COLA was 5.9%; the Medicare B premium increase was about 14.5% (from $148.50 to $170.10).
How much that hurts would depend on how large the SS check is.
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Sanders, Warren propose bill to extend Social Security's solvency for 75 years, increase benefits .. [View all]
867-5309.
Jun 2022
OP
I started collecting at 62. Yeah less money but I also had a fairly fat IRA and was still working
Bengus81
Jun 2022
#44
get rid of the privatization as well. faild attempt by ronald raygun to privatize the whole thing.
AllaN01Bear
Jun 2022
#8
Well, the SS and Medicare Trustees signed a report saying that it will not be able to
progree
Jun 2022
#24
Progree, we've known for decades that all we had to do was raise the SS tax on
Martin68
Jun 2022
#55
"The government could also stop 'borrowing' from the fund" -- By LAW every dime is borrowed
progree
Jun 2022
#57
progress, thanks for the well-argued and well-documented explanation. I was in error
Martin68
Jun 2022
#58
And thank you. If I left the impression that I don't see any viable way to restore the fund
progree
Jun 2022
#59
I would love a revamp on the amount so it automatically adjusts for inflation as well as a means
cstanleytech
Jun 2022
#27
And how about SS Care Credits for those who must leave the work force to care for loved ones?
Grasswire2
Jun 2022
#37
Why stop at 75 years? Establish SS solvency forever by removing the salary cap altogether
Rocknation
Jun 2022
#54
