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“Who do you trust?”
Tom Margenau called this piece “Who do you trust?” in response to a TV show first hosted by Johnny Carson. The piece addresses the fact that yes, some Social Security clerks make mistakes and misspeak when it comes to the complexities of the program. But, Margenau finds that clients seeking advice or help often misunderstand what the clerks say or fall victim to a “hear what they want to hear” phenomenon. This piece addresses three examples on issues including “file and restrict” and spousal benefits to make the point. Read in full here.
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