In the next 5-9 years I will be of age to collect the benefits the Govt. promised. We had little in 401k or other retirement benefits when I started work. So, I am relying on this as I have will have little in savings that I have lost twice in the economic downfall of the gamers that play with the market like our current 47.
My husband and I moved to take care of my elderly parents, losing close to a million because we had to sell our house in San Jose, and retire early though we both had well over 40 years of paying high taxes and Social Security. Now we would lose our last hope of living independently if we lose our Social Security. My parents, and both of us worked extremely hard with long hours for the defense of this country from Korean through Iraq conflicts and beyond. This is the definition of betrayal of citizens. And yet, there are more unfortunate people that need it as well. The cruelty is off-the-charts. Please help!