Social security increase for 2022 - Page 4

MaverDaver · ‎06-28-2013

Stop ragging on seniors. I'm sure the majority (myself included) worked their entire life while planning for their retirement. I planned my finances, saved, gave up some things to ensure I had a comfortable retirement. It paid off.

gidgetgh · ‎03-09-2010

@Somertime wrote:
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.

@Somertime - I'm actually thrilled. I just received a cd renewal notice. I had parked some money short term. The notice said the interest rate was 0.15%. I laughed. So, again, I'm thrilled with 5.9%. As you said, I'm certainly not getting that in my savings accounts.

Why is it, when I have a 50/50 guess at something, I'm always 100% wrong?

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

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I'm happy with the increase!

I paid into Social Security for about 50 years.

SharkE · ‎08-19-2010

@Tessa Mendoza wrote:
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.

@Tessa Mendoza yeah, but, see those that begrudge seniors don't want to give up anything. They want it all and right now and don't want to sacrifice they want all the entitlements that the Gov. can give them.

Plus, they think that same mind set extends to everybody that can walk or come on over from everywhere.

After all to pay for those Apple phones and all the fancy things in life takes a lot of money, plus, all that eating out. Easier to go to Walmart and sit on your rump and let them put in car for you.

feline groovy · ‎07-29-2014

@RetRN wrote:
@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.

@RetRN :

I actually like seniors (especially retired nurses and other nurturers) and am also concerned for them, which is why I said "many" and not "all" in reference to the kvetching.

I try not to generalize any group of individuals.

You have to admit, though, that there are many seniors who are not chronically struggling who don't count their blessings (like autonomy and independence) on a daily basis.

feline groovy · ‎07-29-2014

Glad to have a COLA that will help renters, as well has people who own and are still dealing with mortgage payments.

mom2four0418 · ‎04-23-2010

@SharkE wrote:
@Tessa Mendoza wrote:
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.

@Tessa Mendoza yeah, but, see those that begrudge seniors don't want to give up anything. They want it all and right now and don't want to sacrifice they want all the entitlements that the Gov. can give them.
Plus, they think that same mind set extends to everybody that can walk or come on over from everywhere.
After all to pay for those Apple phones and all the fancy things in life takes a lot of money, plus, all that eating out. Easier to go to Walmart and sit on your rump and let them put in car for you.

Social Secutiy and Medicare are entitlements.

“The soul is healed by being with children.”
— Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

@feline groovy wrote:
@RetRN wrote:
@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.

@RetRN :

I actually like seniors (especially retired nurses and other nurturers) and am also concerned for them, which is why I said "many" and not "all" in reference to the kvetching.

I try not to generalize any group of individuals.

You have to admit, though, that there are many seniors who are not chronically struggling who don't count their blessings (like autonomy and independence) on a daily basis.

@feline groovy How many do you personally know?

Just askin'.

(The statement could apply to all groups across the board, wouldn't you admit?)

Also you singled out nurses and other nurturers so you did, in fact, generalize a group of individuals.

"" Compassion is a verb."-Thich Nhat Hanh

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

@nyc1 wrote:
Yes on Medicare... for those who have Medicare, we read that the increase will just about wipe out the increase people are getting for SS. SHAMEFUL.

No, it won't. Medicare, Part B is increasing about $10 a month.

feline groovy · ‎07-29-2014

@Cakers3 wrote:
@feline groovy wrote:
@RetRN wrote:
@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.

@RetRN :

I actually like seniors (especially retired nurses and other nurturers) and am also concerned for them, which is why I said "many" and not "all" in reference to the kvetching.

I try not to generalize any group of individuals.

You have to admit, though, that there are many seniors who are not chronically struggling who don't count their blessings (like autonomy and independence) on a daily basis.
@feline groovy How many do you personally know? several

Just askin'. ;-)

(The statement could apply to all groups across the board, wouldn't you admit?) agree

Also you singled out nurses and other nurturers so you did, in fact, generalize a group of individuals.
yep, but only so RetRN would know how much I appreciate her and other caregivers.