Originally Posted by Guzzel (Post 2406366)

Did anyone read the Letter to the Editor piece in the Village Nws titled, "You must have more than Social Security income to afford The Villages’ lifestyle".

The author states, "You cannot afford The Villages without having Social Security, investments and pensions or a combination."

Obviously everyone's financial situation is different and SS payments can vary greatly, but wanted to get other perspectives.

Guzzel

Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2407977)

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Yeah, the poster was asking for advice. :thumbup:

Seniors may be physically more active but I wonder about brain activity, acuity...

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2407900)

I see those aged 80+ being much more active here than where I lived in NY or MD. Could be because of the higher numbers here (more to notice) or could be because of the activities here.

And still, the original question was whether one could live here on SS.
- It was not whether I would need to
- It was not whether I would want to
- It was not whether someone could live better somewhere else
- It was not whether someone could buy the largest house in the newest enclave with the highest bond
- It was not a lot of things that have been argued in this thread

The question was whether one could live here on SS.

Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 2408050)

Correction the question was "Is Social Security Enough to Live in TV?"
Think about it - room for interpretation to the absolute wording.

Originally Posted by Guzzel (Post 2406366)

Did anyone read the Letter to the Editor piece in the Village Nws titled, "You must have more than Social Security income to afford The Villages’ lifestyle".

The author states, "You cannot afford The Villages without having Social Security, investments and pensions or a combination."

Obviously everyone's financial situation is different and SS payments can vary greatly, but wanted to get other perspectives.

Guzzel

Originally Posted by Guzzel (Post 2406366)

Did anyone read the Letter to the Editor piece in the Village Nws titled, "You must have more than Social Security income to afford The Villages’ lifestyle".

The author states, "You cannot afford The Villages without having Social Security, investments and pensions or a combination."

Obviously everyone's financial situation is different and SS payments can vary greatly, but wanted to get other perspectives.

Guzzel

Originally Posted by DAVES (Post 2408185)

I don't know why people ask this question. People should know what they have and what things cost. You are always better off with more than you need rather than less.

Heck, ALL are aware of eggs. They were ninety-nine cents a dozen now four dollars plus..

Originally Posted by Aces4 (Post 2407993)

Actually the OP (above) posted an article from the other news site. Asking for perspective of the article can one live on just SS.

Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 2408050)

Correction the question was "Is Social Security Enough to Live in TV?"
Think about it - room for interpretation to the absolute wording.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2408169)

And the answer hasn't change:

It depends on the size of your Social Security check.

If you get the minimum, then no.
If you get the average, then - possibly?
If you get the most, then yes.

Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 2408210)

YES NO MAYBE - no room for interpretation there.