Ask almost anyone why Social Security exists and they’ll give you the same answer: it’s a safety net. A backup plan. Protection against elderly poverty. Money you pay into during your working years, so you won’t end up destitute when you’re old. Fine. That’s the sales pitch. So explain to me why my mother, who […]
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Ask almost anyone why Social Security exists and they’ll give you the same answer: it’s a safety net. A backup plan. Protection against elderly poverty. Money you pay into during your working years, so you won’t end up destitute when you’re old. Fine. That’s the sales pitch. So explain to me why my mother, who […]
