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Originally Posted by Rags123
This entire thread, begun by a person who does not nor ever did contribute to SS, and that is based on his posts, is just a P stunt. This particular thought process has been on TOTV before by the same cast of posters.
I keep asking WHY the threads, every time, and yet to get a response.
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Even though I owe no explanation to this poster, I will reply.
First, I have paid into Social Security and I do get a Social Security retirement check.
The question of opting in or out of Social Security was based upon a conversation over a couple of Dewar's White Label's with a friend. He was under the thought that most people would opt-out and plan their own retirement future. I thought that most young people do not think retirement until their mid-40's and then it is too late to start from zero. I said that the safety net of a Social Security retirement check in addition to 401k's and other investments was needed. He said the 7 percent deduction could have made so much more money that it would not be needed as a safety net.
No, there was no political bent to my post. It was a legit question asking for opinions.