>>The screwed generation, defined as the one generation to pay their whole working life into Social Security without getting any benefits, will either be the Millenals or Gen X’ers, depending on how long the politicians kick the can down the road. The taxpayer revolt will come after the benefits stop.<<
That isn’t how I am planning nor is that how the numbers work out. Smart Boomers make it a zero in their planing.
So SS is another tax — deal with it. Social Security is so small anyone who planned on it for retirement is an idiot anyway.
Do what grown-ups do. Plan for retirement according to the probable scenario.
I don't consider my $2400/month to be pocket money, FWIW.
The benefits may be minimal but the taxes aren’t.