"or better trust fund investment returns"
- The 2026 Social Security Trustees Report warns a 25.2% benefit cut is needed for solvency, but a legislative fix combining payroll tax hikes and phased reductions is far more likely.
- Delaying Social Security to age 70 adds 8% per year past full retirement age, creating a nearly $1,300 monthly gap versus claiming at 62.
- Claiming early to 'lock in' benefits before Congress acts is the irreversible mistake. It trades a permanent self-imposed cut for a hypothetical one you don't control.
The 2026 Social Security Trustees Report, signed by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., contains a line that would shake any retiree reading it carefully: scheduled benefits would need to be cut by 25.2% to bring the program into long-term balance if no other changes are made. That number is concrete, tied to a specific shortfall, with the alternative being higher payroll taxes, a later retirement age, or better trust fund investment returns.
- A recent study identified one single habit that doubled Americans' retirement savings and moved retirement from dream, to reality. Read more here.
Another fundamental problem is that GOP administrations have done a miserable job generating employment growth.LowIQTrash » 23 Jun 2026, 11:35 am » wrote: ↑ https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/polic ... 43589.html
"or better trust fund investment returns"
Better double down on SOXX...
All your people can't play in the NBA, Kareem.Blackvegetable » 23 Jun 2026, 12:53 pm » wrote: ↑ Another fundamental problem is that GOP administrations have done a miserable job generating employment growth.
Supply Side repeatedly demonstrates its flaws but people continue to believe.
No room in Heaven for ANY of your type.
*Roshambo » 17 Jan 2026, 3:31 pm » wrote: ↑ 50 points if you can prove you are smarter than Professor Kelley
“Donald Trump was the dumbest goddam student I ever had.”

Au contraire, Supply Side does its job exceptionally well...create generational short AND long opportunitiesBlackvegetable » 23 Jun 2026, 12:53 pm » wrote: ↑ Another fundamental problem is that GOP administrations have done a miserable job generating employment growth.
Supply Side repeatedly demonstrates its flaws but people continue to believe.
That suggests another Supply Side inspired market meltdown.LowIQTrash » 23 Jun 2026, 11:29 pm » wrote: ↑ Au contraire, Supply Side does its job exceptionally well...create generational short AND long opportunities![]()
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Leave the 'buy the dip' Main St suckers holding heavy bagz...
Looking for one final rally before buying NVDA 70P 12/28 (I love far OTM and far expiration options)
I unironically drew a chart months ago concluding a Dem president assuming office around 2/2029 being very close to the next secular bottom
Even a Swine Flies.. How far they flew is all about perceptions of prospectus..LowIQTrash » 23 Jun 2026, 11:35 am » wrote: ↑ https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/polic ... 43589.html
"or better trust fund investment returns"
Better double down on SOXX...
There you go again, making **** STATEMENTS that have ZERO foundation in FACTS!!Blackvegetable » 23 Jun 2026, 12:53 pm » wrote: ↑ Another fundamental problem is that GOP administrations have done a miserable job generating employment growth.
Supply Side repeatedly demonstrates its flaws but people continue to believe.
Tell me how many net new non farm jobs were generated under the presidents for whom you've voted...Beekeeper » 24 Jun 2026, 5:40 am » wrote: ↑ There you go again, making **** STATEMENTS that have ZERO foundation in FACTS!!
The ISSUE isn't employment, but BIRTHRATE!!!
Blackvegetable » 24 Jun 2026, 5:43 am » wrote: ↑ Tell me how many net new non farm jobs were generated under the presidents for whom you've voted...
Blackvegetable » 24 Jun 2026, 5:43 am » wrote: ↑ Tell me how many net new non farm jobs were generated under the presidents for whom you've voted...
Beekeeper » 24 Jun 2026, 5:46 am » wrote: ↑ It doesn't matter. THAT isn't why SS is in trouble, PUMPKIN!!
What funds SS?Beekeeper » 24 Jun 2026, 5:48 am » wrote: ↑ The U.S. total fertility rate has fallen to a record low of ~1.6 births per woman, well below the 2.1 replacement level needed for population stability.
Was kicking your *** ONCE not enough on your **** "excuses"??Blackvegetable » 24 Jun 2026, 5:43 am » wrote: ↑ Tell me how many net new non farm jobs were generated under the presidents for whom you've voted...
So, if you don't add to payrolls, to what else do you not add?Beekeeper » 24 Jun 2026, 6:02 am » wrote: ↑ What?? ANOTHER MORONIC **** QUESTION, CUPCAKE??
PEOPLE and EMPLOYERS paying FICA TAXES, MORON!!
Beekeeper » 24 Jun 2026, 6:00 am » wrote: ↑ Was kicking your *** ONCE not enough on your **** "excuses"??
BIRTHRATE,
Blackvegetable » 24 Jun 2026, 6:14 am » wrote: ↑ So, if you don't add to payrolls, to what else do you not add?
Jobs...Beekeeper » 24 Jun 2026, 6:16 am » wrote: ↑ WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO ADD TO PAYROLLS, MORON other than WARM BODIES???