My Social Security Check Felt Like Nothing in America. Here It's More Than Enough.
2.7K views · Sep 13, 2026 · People & Blogs
Comments · 5
@bearsteinquist5130 · 2 weeks ago
Yep,i feel ur pain,, im getting tired of this rat race in America.. been working most of my life and its like im chasing my tail so to speak... its just never enough and theres always a raise in price and u get less of what u paid for... i owe 38 k on my house and i have half a mind to sell it and move to the Phillipines..
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@SequoiaAbbott · 3 days ago
I will be doing this in 5 years as a single woman at 55<br>It will be rough but i don't have a choice<br>Not sure where I will go but I will need to
@carloswhomusic · 2 weeks ago
I left USA for Mexico for the same reason. <br>It's been 15 years now, and I will never return to America. <br>I can't afford it. Simple.
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@megaviper1999 · 3 days ago
Maybe we should become roommates my SS 2,900. Per month.i like good food I seldom ever drink.
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