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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

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Dec 21, 2010 Social Security Tax to Witness a Reduction in 2011
Social Security taxes are actually getting reduced! What's next? ... read full review
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by Bryan_Carey

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Dec 5, 2000 Government Fraud at its Finest
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by laura10801
Apr 16, 2002 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
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by Profilewriter
Aug 15, 2000 Don't sweat it; Social Security will pay the rent
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by dbhoutx
Sep 23, 2000 Living with the Social Security Trust Fund of the Future
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by my_mother
Jan 7, 2001 The Check Is In The Mail, Social Security Will Always Be There To Pay My Bills
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by dance4joy
Aug 27, 2000 In A Word... Don't!!
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by spongiform
Apr 8, 2001 When is it best to take Social Security?
Complex issue..give it time and thought. ... read full review
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by yanster0
Dec 3, 2003 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
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by jsquarejj
Aug 27, 2000 Social Security will be there, but it's not enough to retire on.
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by priseger
Nov 2, 2000 No Way Could I live on Social Security
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by BlackCat2
Nov 2, 2000 A little thought and you won't need Social Security.
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by yanster0
Dec 26, 2001 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
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by yanster0
Oct 26, 2003 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
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by DavidWeisman
Nov 19, 2000 I live on Long Island
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by terrid
Nov 2, 2000 Not totally relying on social security
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by lzeitlin
Nov 1, 2000 Mr. Bush, Leave Social Security and Medicare Alone, Please!
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by Brandon_L
Dec 5, 2000 Plan ahead, because you'll need more
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by bernie99
Dec 21, 2000 Don't Rely on My Kids to Support You
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