Don't Eliminate the Link between Social Security Contributions and Benefits
From Economists View
November 25, 2012 - 12:43pm
Because of the way the Social Security program is funded -- through a payroll tax on workers along with an employer contribution -- many people believe there is an account for them at some government agency holding those contributions, or...
November 25, 2012 - 12:43pm
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