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SheilaT

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11. I understand the temptation, but

Reply to NightWatcher (Reply #3)

Fri Feb 22, 2013, 11:45 PM

Feb 2013

thirty years from now when it's time for social security (and it WILL be around, I'm certain) and you two aren't married, she will be unable to share in your higher SS. If you die before her, she's really screwed.

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Honestly why can't the average American catch a break... [View all] diabeticman Feb 2013 OP

This should be a safe place to say it. badhair77 Feb 2013 #1

That's the Gray area. Wife and I make too much for help something by $200. Even when she was diabeticman Feb 2013 #2

I'm sorry to hear that. badhair77 Feb 2013 #5

yes, thanks for the info. I will keep a look out. diabeticman Feb 2013 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author NightWatcher Feb 2013 #3

I hope good luck and good health shine on you for all your days. I'm glad you have a safety net diabeticman Feb 2013 #4

I understand the temptation, but SheilaT Feb 2013 #11

k&r Liberal_in_LA Feb 2013 #7

Nobody working 40 hours a week gollygee Feb 2013 #8

I'm sorry you are going through such tough times, diabeticman. femmocrat Feb 2013 #9

thanks. It does feel good just to vent sometimes. diabeticman Feb 2013 #13

Our safety net was designed for those who don't work. It was assumed that those who do work could.. JVS Feb 2013 #10

You are right. $2200 should be more than enough for my wife and I alone diabeticman Feb 2013 #12