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Old 10-14-2023, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by HJBeck View Post
Why is it entitlement money? Didn’t we and the company we worked for pay into it our entire working career?
If you are healthy and had a good job then you paid into it maybe 1/6 of what you will take out. If you were unhealthy or maybe had a lower paying job then you might get more than out. And yes, if you are unfortunate and pass early then you won't get your money back but your widow or kids might.
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