Why social security is so important

[ivolsky]

Why social security is so important:

Social Security providesmore than half of the total income for almost 2/3 of households comprised exclusively of those aged 65 and older

And at least 90% of income for a 1/3 of those 65 and older.

Why women should care about social security:

More than half of all women 65 or older are widowed, divorced or never married. These women rely on Social Security for 71% of their income, compared with 64% for similar men. And 1 out of 4 relies on Social Security for all her income.

Social Security keeps 42% of unmarried, older women who receive its benefits out of poverty.

Unmarried African American women receiving benefits rely on Social Security for 79% of their income,

Unmarried Hispanic women count on it for 80% of their income.

more: www.politicalthought.net

[DebJ]

1. thanks. My political group will be presenting info on this topic

next month. I saved the site.

[vpigrad]

2. Great post!

It explains very well why the repukes want to do away with it! Their hatred of women is very obvious.