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maxrandb

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10. Some of us (me) are hoping and praying

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 06:04 PM

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My mom's Social Security, plus small pension doesn't increase enough to, put her a couple of dollars over the Medicaid income limit. She won't be able to afford the $8,000 a month for her Nursing Home "rent".

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Social Security's 2027 COLA Is on Pace to Be Historic and Devastating, Courtesy of President Donald Trump [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Saturday OP

Nobody I know is getting anywhere near $2k/month, let alone over. niyad Saturday #1

I get about 3k a month Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Saturday #2

Same with me. OLDMDDEM Saturday #3

See post 4. niyad Saturday #9

I am well aware that there are people getting more. All I was saying niyad Saturday #4

This message was self-deleted by its author niyad Saturday #5

Time to remove the cap on individual half of FICA taxes. roamer65 Saturday #6

AND get rid of the fucking earnings restrictions AFTER one retires!!! niyad Saturday #7

Yes! LoisB Saturday #8

Some of us (me) are hoping and praying maxrandb Saturday #10

Historic and Devastating would be sending us a bill. milestogo Saturday #11