08-23-2013, 04:40 AM
"...opt out of SS at 18 by signing some afadavit that says you don't have to pay but you don't get assistance either...."
I would have done just that. Even at age 18 (37 years ago) I knew what social security really was. I am very much a saver and I would have saved that amount as well. I would have an *extra* $1,700.000 at age 65 by NOT participating in the pyramid scheme that is social security. Since I "participated" from age 18, I will "partake" at age 65.... (I need it to make those payments on that 150 foot yacht to get me back and forth to my condo on Maui)
I would have done just that. Even at age 18 (37 years ago) I knew what social security really was. I am very much a saver and I would have saved that amount as well. I would have an *extra* $1,700.000 at age 65 by NOT participating in the pyramid scheme that is social security. Since I "participated" from age 18, I will "partake" at age 65.... (I need it to make those payments on that 150 foot yacht to get me back and forth to my condo on Maui)
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