Originally Posted by RVRoadie (Post 240861)

If you look at your most recent (2007) Social Security earnings statment, you will find the following disclamer printed in bold.

*your estimated benefits are based on current law. Congress has made changes to the law in the past and can do so at any time. The law governing benefit amounts may change because, by 2041, the payroll taxes collected will be enough to pay only about 75 percent of scheduled benefits

I don't think it is safe to assume there is no risk in Social Security.