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TMC Episode 37 - SS Fix-it
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It is full-on Political Football season again!
Republicans are running their backward-yardage play of Cut-Social-Security, making sure the most dependent among us can no longer get in the game... or get food, clothing, and housing.
Learn about Social Security, history, how it works, 3 stupid ways to fix it, and 2 smart ways with no impact. Become a better-informed citizen when it comes to your own money,
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Show notes:
SS History: Social Security History
Get your account now: https://ssa.gov
The Forbes article: Factcheck: Do 40% Of Retirees Rely On Social Security For Their Entire Income?
Detail on how SS works from Investopedia: Social Security Explained: How It Works and Types of Benefits
Congress stealing, um, borrowing from SS: How Much Money Has Congress Taken From Social Security
Details on the SS taxes: What Is the Social Security Tax? Definition, Exemptions, and Example
5 ways to fix SS, by Money: 5 Ways Social Security Could Be Fixed, According to Experts | Money
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