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Esteemed Contributor
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Registered: ‎03-10-2010

Re: Social security increase for 2022

I had read 6.2, but I guess they figure we don't use much gas.

Almost 5.00 in Cal.

Well something better than nothing.

I still have not gotten my 600.00 for low income from Gov. in Calif.  Called the state and can't get anyone on phone.  I'm in the wrong group I guess, but not according to guidelines on inccome.  I fall in the group that is suppose to get it.

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Re: Social security increase for 2022

@gidgetgh,

Thanks for posting, a nice increase for 2022,

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Re: Social security increase for 2022


@feline groovy wrote:

@RetRN @ wrote:

Well, it sends a pretty clear message telling us what goverment thinks of seniors. Not valued very much. As our leaders get richer we get poorer. 


 

It's not just seniors.

 

It's also anyone 18 or older receiving Social Security Disability Insurance.(SSDI).

They receive an average $1,200/month.

 

Plus anyone on Supplemental Security Income (SSI):  people who are 65 or older, as well as those of any age, including children, who are blind or who have disabilities. 

They receive an average $800/month.

 

Compare that to the average $1,500/month that regular/retire Social Security beneficiaries receive.  And numerous seniors have additional sources of monthly income.

 

Nothing personal, but I get tired of how many seniors - who have the highest average disposable income - are constantly kvetching.


Well, now I learned what you think of seniors. I have many senior friends and they have a very limited disposable income. They are facing many struggles and I happen to care deeply about them.

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Re: Social security increase for 2022

There is no free lunch. We ALL pay for it in some form or fashion!

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Re: Social security increase for 2022


@QVCkitty1 wrote:

I wonder how much Medicare will go up ? 🧐

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    That was my first thought too...giveth is always followed by taketh!


 

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Re: Social security increase for 2022

That's good news.

 

Contrary to what some may think, the majority of seniors are not living it up with fistfuls of cash at their disposal.  With the increase in Medicare, it won't exactly enable them to go on a spending spree.

 

I know many seniors through my mother and they worked for years and saved what they could.  

 

 

 

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Re: Social security increase for 2022


@corita wrote:

@QVCkitty1 wrote:

I wonder how much Medicare will go up ? 🧐

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    That was my first thought too...giveth is always followed by taketh!


 


@corita @QVCkitty1  - I posted earlier. They aniticipate it going from $148.50 to $158.50.


Why is it, when I have a 50/50 guess at something, I'm always 100% wrong?
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Registered: ‎09-18-2010

Re: Social security increase for 2022

I'm satisfied getting a 5.9% increase in my SS check each month.  That amounts to over $ 100.00 more a month and since Medicare Part B's increase is $10.00, I net an extra $90.00 a month.  I'm certainly not getting that in interest on my savings!  So sick and tired of all the complaints and the negativity.

 

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Re: Social security increase for 2022

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@QVCkitty1 wrote:

I wonder how much Medicare will go up ? 🧐


@QVCkitty1 That was my very next thought!

 

ETA:  I see not too bad....only $10.00 more

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Re: Social security increase for 2022

Seems like a very generous bump to me. I think I heard the average retiree will get $93 more a month.