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Relying on Social Security

How much should we rely on Social Security to provide us income during our golden years? What percentage of retirement income should we plan on Social Security providing? Is this amount usually enough to live on?



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by Bryan_Carey

Bryan_Carey is a Top Reviewer on Epinions 		Dec 05 '00 Government Fraud at its Finest
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by laura10801
 Apr 16 '02 Your Taxes, Social Security, and Welfare: The Myths and Realities (Income Tax Write Off)
Your taxes are not going to waste, welfare and social security abuse are much less common than you probably think, take care of yourself or you may have problems.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by my_mother
 Jan 07 '01 The Check Is In The Mail, Social Security Will Always Be There To Pay My Bills
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by yanster0
 Dec 03 '03 Who's Gonna Pay For It? That's My Question
If your in the baby boom generation, you should. You've got the votes to keep it there. Get organized. Get active.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by yanster0
 Oct 26 '03 Social Security is Fine; Government Isnt
A fundamental disconnect between two perceived realities exist; how it will smooth itself out will be interesting to see.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by yanster0
 Dec 26 '01 20 Year View - Social Security
Are the "solutions" to Social Security really viable; or do they (as I contend) have major flaws in them as well?... read full review 		Very Helpful
by BlackCat2
 Nov 02 '00 A little thought and you won't need Social Security.
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by spongiform
 Apr 08 '01 When is it best to take Social Security?
Complex issue..give it time and thought. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by bernie99
 Dec 21 '00 Don't Rely on My Kids to Support You
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by lzeitlin
 Nov 01 '00 Mr. Bush, Leave Social Security and Medicare Alone, Please!
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by DavidWeisman
 Nov 19 '00 I live on Long Island
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by terrid
 Nov 02 '00 Not totally relying on social security
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by dbhoutx
 Sep 23 '00 Living with the Social Security Trust Fund of the Future
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by Profilewriter
 Aug 15 '00 Don't sweat it; Social Security will pay the rent
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by dance4joy
 Aug 27 '00 In A Word... Don't!!
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