[Melian]

Re $:

All the more reason we need Trump in the White House!

[Melian]

[Chuckster]

Re $:

Probably best to just not depend on money from the government at any stage of life. Never mind that you think they owe you. You simply cannot depend on them to honor the commitment.

Now factor in inflation.

Planning on SS to sustain you is folly and always has been. Pity those who don't figure this out until it's too late.