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Originally Posted by LoisR
Since this topic is current, my oldest son asked if Social Security and Medicare are important to us.
We responded YES in they both provide financial security. We explained the obvious and also said without Soc. Security we could not have purchased the house we did in TV.
But that's us. Have others used Soc. Sec. for other needs or wants?
How about Medicare? Did it have a big impact on you when you joined?
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Yes! SS is important and Medicare both were earned. Call it whatever you want but it better be there when we need it or the people who borrowed it better find out in advance how to get canes and crutches and assorted medical devices removed from their posteriors.
Can you imagine the uproar if every nickel promised isn't paid. The money will be there. I'm not losing any sleep over it.
Our savings is taking a hit because of the Bang - Bang Shrimp Day. 4% Rule Forgetaboutit it's been about 40%.
