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     Cyberpope wrote --   
      
   > Here they love this because when you work, you're contributing to the   
   national pension fund.  You can take it as early as 55, but then you are   
   penalized.   
      
     The youngest for Social Security here is 62.     
     But, if you take it as 62 whatever your retirement income is locked at   
   that amount, which is generally one half of what one would get at 65/66.   
     Private retirements are different.  Such as retiring from Company X after   
   so many years, etc.   
       
   > Of course, but because all contribute when they have income, those without   
   means are fully covered.   
      
      Too many down south of the border here are takers and contribute   
   nothing.   
      There are all sorts federal/state "safety nets" that have become   
   hammocks instead.   
      The US government provided $300 a week for each person who wasn't   
   working due to layoffs, firing, quitting, due to Covid.  Those people refused   
   work   
   since they were making more from unemployment benefits than a pay cheque.     
      This created a worker shortage and companies are begging for employees   
   with hiring bonuses, more pay, etc.  But many would rather lay in that   
   hammock then get up and go to work since they are sometimes making more by not   
   working.   
      Not so long ago "not hiring" signs were common in WV.  Today "now   
   hiring" signs are everywhere.  With few takers.   
      Joe   
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