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Dec 16, 2023 at 09:18 PM
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4 Social Security Changes Joe Biden Wants to Make: Is 2024 the Year They Become Reality?
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Jan 10, 2024 at 07:48 PM
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Jan 14, 2024 at 03:47 PM
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Has Congress Really Stolen Trillions From Social Security? Here's the Truth.
I'll check into that site. I hope some of us can get more money! 
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Jan 18, 2024 at 12:28 PM
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Jan 30, 2024 at 01:37 PM
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Mar 23, 2024 at 09:52 PM
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https://currently.att.yahoo.com/news...150310332.html
Sad to say, when social security was set up, few people lived to be 65. Hence, the age choice. |
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Mar 23, 2024 at 10:00 PM
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The republicans tipped their hand asking for cuts and raising the age. The democrats have a solution, tax the wealthy and corporations.
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Apr 28, 2024 at 02:06 PM
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Do anybody here have a Medicare Supplemental Plan?
These plans are not the same as a Medicare Advantage Plan. The supplemental plan is more commonly known as Medigap coverage. It helps to cover the costs that Part A & B of regular Medicare do not. If you do have this coverage, what is your opinion on it? I can sign up in February when I turn 65 ... Plan G seems to be the most popular one they have. It seems it could save one from incurring catastrophic medical debt ... Thanks! 
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May 18, 2024 at 04:25 PM
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We need to look at it. I'll ask my husband.
The coming Social Security fight could be 1983 all over again Oh, dear. |
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May 18, 2024 at 04:43 PM
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I fear what the gop would do if the orange guy wins. They will gut social security and Medicare.
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Jun 03, 2024 at 01:30 PM
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Jun 03, 2024 at 08:39 PM
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I think I'm in the category (not old enough for “full retirement” but old enough to collect).
I was planning to wait as long as possible before I retire. I'm married, so if I don't make it, I can leave behind a pretty good spousal benefit. __________________ Major Depressive Disorder; Sleep Apnea; possibly on the spectrum Nuvigil 50mg; Effexor 37.5mg; meds for blood pressure & cholesterol |
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Jun 05, 2024 at 11:51 AM
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I don’t know if I can afford to wait, nor if I can afford to pay a financial advisor on whether to do so. They are not cheap. A Catch 22.
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Jun 10, 2024 at 07:02 AM
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Can you afford to live on what you'll be receiving each month if you take it early?
If so, I'd go ahead and take it ... Keep in mind that I'm not a professional, just expressing my humble opinion. Keep in mind you can't apply for medicare coverage until you're 65 though.
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Jun 10, 2024 at 06:31 PM
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Jun 11, 2024 at 04:53 PM
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I am 69, so I get full benefits. And I was on disability and was switched to Medicare when I turned 62.
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Yesterday at 04:27 AM
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I was approved for SSDI at age 60 ...
The SSDI Benefits will convert to regular Social Security Retirement when I turn 67. I have the Original Medicare Parts A & B ... I can apply for the Medicare Supplement Plan G in December. There's a 6 month window of your 65th birthday to do that, and ... They can't ask about, deny coverage nor charge extra for preexisting conditions during that time. 😅 Of course, there's an extra monthly premium for that coverage, but ... It covers what Parts A & B do not once you've paid the deductible. Basically all your healthcare needs end up covered at 100%! Kinda hard to pass that up ...
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It is a struggle @nonightowl ...
 And, you do belong here, so please don't feel like you don't ...  ________ My benefit is just under 23K a year ... Not much wiggle room left after I cover the rent and basic necessities. I also had some preexisting debt before becoming disabled, and I'm trying to get that paid off as well. Back when I was working (bus operator), I made twice what I bring home now, and ... I could always pick up a charter or two to add a little extra income to that if I wanted too. I'm unable to do any kind of work now ... My world has become smaller and smaller as the reality of my situation has settled in! It's been quite an adjustment to say the least! 
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