Single women and widows would be hurt the most if Social Security is cut
Nearly half (44 percent) of all unmarried and widowed women get 90 percent or more of their total income from Social Security, compared to just 21 percent of married women over age 65 according to the Social Security Administration. With Social Security program approaching insolvency, this is the demographic that will be hit the hardest by any reduction in benefits. So, it helps to start strategizing years before you leave work behind for good. Read attached article here…
After reading the article, click on the link below to read the bipartisan compromise bill, titled “The Social Security Guarantee Act,” developed by The Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC). One of its several components is Social Security PLUS, a new yet voluntary early retirement plan that would allow all earners to have more income available at retirement. This component is intended to appeal especially to younger workers. Learn more about AMAC’s Social Security Guarantee here…
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