i've read too many times about upcoming issues to believe it's not in trouble. and yeah, i know it's not cushy.
they've already shown how much more people take out of ss than they've put in. that can't continue. and for the last few years the 'payroll' tax, a pseudonym for ss witholding, has been lowered for most of us. so instead of putting in an already too low amount, it's that much less.
it's been recommended for some time now that changes be made, but none have that would have a positive affect on ss going forward.
but then i've posted links to such articles and studies for several years now, only to be told there's no issue-so i guess that was all just wasted time and effort.
and this type of thing just makes my blood boil:
http://openchannel.msnbc.msn.com/_ne...double-dipping
double dipping is also practiced here in arkansas, and i have no doubt it happens plenty of other places. i've contacted the governor's office here before about it-but there's been no change.
mike ross is supposedly running for governor next, maybe i'll try him. as i told the gov's office, retirement from the public sector would help alleviate job searches for some, who could take over a state job-but not if the guy doesn't really retire! outrageous behavior.