Jim - Awww, you assume much about my political leanings. I didn't editorialize at all, was really writing to my audience who often complains about social security. I guess I didn't realize the fact that social security was broke and no one was fixing "right now", didn't realize that was up for debate. But I just had to clarify I do not think SS is going away or should go away. Mostly I Don't think it can go away. But I have been hanging around the boards seeing too many people complain. Yeah a lot comes out of our checks that we never expect to see (The very young) but it is an extremely complex issue... I just had to clarify my stance. Plus my pet peeve is when people whine. I am one for action. SO I had to throw it in there - if you are not happy - stop whining - Do something about it... This doesn't mean that is my political stance. I just had to clarify lest anyone assume I am anti-social security and I want it gone. Yikes!!! All the more reason to keep the politics out I guess.
On the plus side, I think you bring up a good point Jim for another article - good idea. I have been feeling out our demographics of these sites and it is getting more obvious to me there would be interest in an article on social security benefits. I think it would be well received.
Aleta - do you receive social security statements? They generally tell you what you need to know about your benefits. You will usually get one statement every year for every person in your household who has earned benefits.