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Social Security Field Representative Edward Sarkies on Social Security
Social Security is the most successful government program ever. It has been making payments since January of 1940. In the near future, some important changes will have to be made so the program can continue to provide Social Security benefits as usual. Watch this video for a few insightful comments made by a Social Security [...]
Mike Kilburn on Social Security
Mike Kilburn, a Warren County Commissioner who is ready to challenge Jean Schmidt (R-OH) for her seat in Congress, recorded the following video on Social Security:
Mike Kilburn: A much bigger problem than healthcare in this country is the financial stability of our Social Security program. Social Security is the program that needs to change. We [...]
No COLA for SS Beneficiaries = Lower Benefits?
There will be no COLA this year because officially there is no inflation. But in reality, many prices — above all healthcare costs — continue to rise.
What is your experience? Are your costs of living going up? Should COLA be redefined so that it is more consistent with reality?
Mr. Shepard Smith: For many, [...]
Social Security Scare Tactics?
One commentator in this video describes Social Security as a “multi-generational Ponzi scheme that has no end”.
Even if the SS trust fund runs out of money, the government can always print more money to send out Social Security checks.
The only question is, will the money still be worth something? The more money they put out [...]
Social Security and Medicare as Pyramid Schemes
Dr. Peter Holmes: And good morning and welcome. I’m Dr. Peter Holmes, an orthopedic surgeon and host of your program, Ask the Doctor. My guest this morning is Dr. Byron Limmer. Dr. Limmer is a dermatologist. If you have any question for Byron in the future and my other guest, two ways to reach [...]
President Obama: After Health Care, I May Address Social Security
In an interview with the Washington Post, President Barack Obama suggested today that, once the health care reform is behind him, he might tackle Social Security reform:
Barack Obama: “I think we’re in a position to be able to, either at the end of this year or early next year, start laying out a broader picture [...]
The Future of Social Security
Lady Narrator: On the next Destination Casa Blanca, a large number of Latinos admit not to know anything about retirement saving plans and most of them expect to retire solely on the Social Security funds. But will this money be enough?
Male Speaker: Social Security from the very beginning was not meant to be your retirement [...]
Do you believe Social Security will be there for you when you retire?
The Need for Social Security
Lady Narrator: While the economy worsens, the future of Social Security remains uncertain. As many baby boomers approach retirement age, the funds are shrinking and expected to vanish. At the Covello Senior Center, many retirees share their concerns about this problem.
Milagros Ruiz: You know, we need that check. What are we going to live [...]
Will Social Security Survive?
Lady Narrator: By the year 2016, Social Security will spend more than it collects in taxes. This gloomy forecast has many wondering if they will get any money once they retire. Although Andres Vido is only a few years away from retiring, he shares this concern.
Andres Vido: In this situation, I would have to continue [...]
