Is anyone worried about the next SS check?

MelodyL · 10-08-2013, 07:27 PM

I'm reading all the scary stuff on yahoo, then I went to FAQ's about SS and can the checks be delayed and then I read where they have a trillion or more surplus and Obama shouldn't even be considering delaying people's checks. I remember going through this last year and people told me 'They can't stop the checks, there would be such anarchy, well they CAN'T stop the checks"

So I gather we are all in a similar situation here.

Thoughts anyone??

Mel

Lilminks · 10-08-2013, 07:43 PM

I'm not worried as the Federal programs are indefinitely funded by trust account. *edit*

Hope this helps you!

Kitt · 10-08-2013, 07:51 PM

This is what I found.

http://money.cnn.com/2013/09/30/pf/g...ers/index.html

We should not have to worry.

MelodyL · 10-08-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kitt

This is what I found.

http://money.cnn.com/2013/09/30/pf/g...ers/index.html

We should not have to worry.

I wasn't referring to the shut down. I'm referring to the stuff that happens if they don't raise the debt ceiling. They are talking about if one is expecting a check on the 4th wednesday of the month, it might be delayed for two days and if one expects it on the first, it might be delayed for two weeks. Good Grief.

I hope this does not happen. Many people depend on these checks for survival.

Mel

finz · 10-08-2013, 10:13 PM

They can't stop the checks......I hope

MelodyL · 10-08-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by finz

They can't stop the checks......I hope

Keeping fingers and toes crossed.

Mel

lefthanded · 10-08-2013, 11:59 PM

I am more worried about another global economic collapse, but there is some reason to be concerned:

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Meanwhile, the Social Security Administration confirmed to CBS News that it's received calls from citizens concerned about the impact the current budget stalemate will have on their Social Security checks. While the shutdown shouldn't impact Social Security checks, benefits could be at risk if Congress fails to raise the debt limit by Oct. 17.

The Social Security Administration crafted a response with the Treasury Department, and field offices are now advising the public that they cannot guarantee full benefit payments if the debt ceiling isn't increased.

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