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Save Now, or Pay Later
by Burnett Sawyer
Imagine…this is your paycheck
• You’ve worked hard for it.
But first…20% for income tax
• Uncle Sam must have his share.
Then…30% for Social Security
• According to Senator Alan Simpson, our generation will have to pay this much.
The news gets worse!
• Even that won’t be enough to keep Social Security alive in the year 2043.
• Remember that year—2043.
What’s the problem?
• The Social Security system can’t ensure our savings for retirement.
What’s the solution?
• We have to start our own savings plans, and the earlier the better!
Social Security Timeline
• 1935: Social Security system began
Social Security Timeline
• 1935: Social Security system began
• 1983: System is adjusted, predicting a 2056 end
• 2056: The end of Social Security (1983 adjustment)
Social Security Timeline
• 1935: Social Security system began
• 1983: System is adjusted, predicting a 2056 end
• 1992: System is revised, predicting a 2043 end
• 2043: The new end of Social Security (1992 revision)
• 2056: The end of Social Security (1983 adjustment)
Social Security Timeline
• 1935: Social Security system began
• 1983: System is adjusted, predicting a 2056 end
• 1992: System is revised, predicting a 2043 end
• 2029: Social Security to bankrupt the US (AARP report)
• 2043: The new end of Social Security (1992 revision)
• 2056: The end of Social Security (1983 adjustment)
What won’t work . . .
• We can’t leave the problem to the government.
• One more “fix-it” job won’t solve anything.
What will work . . .
• We each need a personal savings plan.
• We should save $200,000 by age 67.
A $200,000 Savings Plan
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Monthly savings necessary
Age 25Age 35Age 45Age 55
In summation . . .
• The Social Security system can’t promise us financial security when we retire in 2049.
So let’s get started . . .
• We have to start our own savings plans.
• The earlier we start, the easier it will be to reach our goals.