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dixiegrrrrl

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4. I read the other day about the increase in suicides among the elderly.

Reply to Sherman A1 (Reply #3)

Fri Aug 16, 2019, 06:27 PM

Aug 2019

Medical bills being a large reason.

If we don't get some serious changes to the system, I expect that Soc. Sec. checks will soon allow for garnishment by bill collectors.

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Elderly Bankruptcy Is On The Rise -- Here's Why [View all] mfcorey1 Aug 2019 OP

I like this quote DBoon Aug 2019 #1

you must pass a means test to receive medicaid rampartc Aug 2019 #2

Worth the read Sherman A1 Aug 2019 #3

I read the other day about the increase in suicides among the elderly. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2019 #4

Let's not forget that SS benefits were not taxed until Ronald Reagan decided stopbush Aug 2019 #5

Damn...I had forgotten he was the one. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2019 #6

Hmmm. 85% of my Social Security check of $1683/mo is taxed progree Aug 2019 #7