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Old 10-12-2010, 09:18 AM   #21
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No you received a windfall. Whatever base level you receive is higher than it should be.

You just don't appreciate how fortunate you are.
The important thing is that we prepare younger folks, say under 60, to receive less SS, probably much less, to preserve the system for those already collecting.
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Old 10-12-2010, 11:01 AM   #22
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I have to wonder when AARP is going to take on the issue of biflation and how it's hurting retirees on modest, COLA'd income streams.
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I have to wonder when AARP is going to take on the issue of biflation and how it's hurting retirees on modest, COLA'd income streams.
Unfortunately, the wind is blowing the other way.
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