[CaraMiaR]

I really resent your comment that it is welfare. I maxed out FICA for many, many years. If they mishandled the funds doesn’t make me a welfare recipient. If we had been allowed to invest the money we paid we would be receiving much more substantial benefits. If your bank goes belly up does that mean you never had any savings?

[Svartalfiar]

No more then your tax refund is welfare because the money was spent long ago.
Invalid argument.
Please try again.

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I really resent your comment that it is welfare. I maxed out FICA for many, many years.


Social Security does have several programs that are welfare. Disability, Survivors, excessive returns, are all moneys paid out that aren't in any way based on what you paid in.

[kiryandil]

I really resent your comment that it is welfare. I maxed out FICA for many, many years. If they mishandled the funds doesn’t make me a welfare recipient. If we had been allowed to invest the money we paid we would be receiving much more substantial benefits. If your bank goes belly up does that mean you never had any savings?

I'm like the dude during the savings and loan run in It's A Wonderful Life.

Just give me the money I put in, and we're good to go.

I won't trouble you again, Social Security.