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Old 10-13-2021, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by rustyp View Post
And the point is ???

The average social security check in USA is $1400/month
The medicare premium for 2021 was $148/month

Thus the average raises will be:
- Social security +$84/month
- Max Medicare premium will be +$10/month
Many folks pay more than $148/mo. Some are paying an additional $504.90/mo.

It is like your income is high enough you must pay $15 for a $5 hamburger at Mickey D's. Just another confiscatory tax.
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