“SS is not a government bennie. It’s the government taking our money and giving some of it back when we are older. “
Unfortunately, no. That is not the case. It is government taking our money and giving it to others today, and then in the future taking money from someone else to give some back to us then.
Plus, they have spent the difference over the years when they took more than they needed.
Big difference.
Good point, but not that big of difference.