Community Chat

[hckynut]

Yea, I got a $6 per month raise, but not so fast now. My Medicare Contribution went from $104 per month to $110 per month. The great mathematician that I have been since 3rd grade says? Guess I jumped the gun by looking at my gross before my net.

Wonder if my wife's will be the same "net zero", COLA?

hckynut(john)

[AKgirl2]

The ole' bait and switch...when it comes to social security they think they're so slick.  Just who do the Feds think they're fooling?  

Try again next year (they will):/

[elated]

I got my SS statement on Monday and was angry. It means we have had no increases in SS for two years. My Medicare went to $110.00 so there went my paltry increase. This is so wrong to do to the Seniors but it seems no one cares. They spent 2 million on researching about sneezing on food. Talk about ridiculous this is it.

[StylishLady]

If you are a retiree and want an eye opener, take a visit to your local social security office. I'll bet you will be the only retiree there. Then you'll have a better idea as to why "social security" is in deep financial trouble.

[Mmsfoxxie]

@StylishLady, I was there yesterday and have been several times this year and I saw quite a few seniors there.  A couple of them that I chatted with are newly getting a benefit after retirement that social security has messed up.  Same as me.  I have no idea why most are there but definitely retirees are coming in.  Probably SSI.

[Patriot3]

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@AKgirl2 wrote:

The ole' bait and switch...when it comes to social security they think they're so slick.  Just who do the Feds think they're fooling?  

Try again next year (they will):/

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Just another slap at SS recipients.  They think because we are old, that we're stupid and can't figure that out.  Lord help us!!

[Jamma]

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@hckynut wrote:

Yea, I got a $6 per month raise, but not so fast now. My Medicare Contribution went from $104 per month to $110 per month. The great mathematician that I have been since 3rd grade says? Guess I jumped the gun by looking at my gross before my net.

Wonder if my wife's will be the same "net zero", COLA?

hckynut(john)

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I'm in the same boat with you John. Hope you are 100% now.

Jamma

[Pearlee]

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@StylishLady wrote:

If you are a retiree and want an eye opener, take a visit to your local social security office. I'll bet you will be the only retiree there. Then you'll have a better idea as to why "social security" is in deep financial trouble.

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@StylishLady I've had to do so twice recently.  I'd say at least 75% of those sitting and waiting with me were clearly foreign born.