Machiavelli1480 t1_jdejplp wrote on March 23, 2023 at 8:45 PM

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Obviously, but i think a smart person would look at SS as a bonus, but shouldnt expect it, especially if you are under 40.

NoMooseSoup4You t1_jdek3ip wrote on March 23, 2023 at 8:47 PM

I wouldn’t say “obviously”. Many people are very irresponsible when it comes to retirement planning and think social security is this pension gold mine designed to give retirees plenty of money to live comfortably.

Machiavelli1480 t1_jdekkek wrote on March 23, 2023 at 8:50 PM

Well in the context of our conversation, i feel like we both made it obvious that expecting ss to cover the majority of living expenses for 15-20 years was a rather absurd. I'm sure there are people that think that, but they will be in for a rude awakening if that doesn't change. Compound that with inflation, it can make a poorly planned retirement miserable.

NoMooseSoup4You t1_jdelhka wrote on March 23, 2023 at 8:56 PM

Yeah, many people won’t be able to retire, unfortunately. We live longer and are having less children. Not a great combination for comfortable retirement plans.