Who does social security help?

Answer 1

Both recipients and non-recipients. Non-recipients are less likely to be the target of theft and begging in countries with adequate social security income protection.

Answer 2

the disabled to a point. but remember that social security alone is not able to provide the elderly and handicapped/disabled in thier entirety. there are other programs needed for man such as housing and food stamps to keep people afloat with their bills due to the rising cost of living. it takes 3 working poor people to support one rich person in their old age. remember that social security is based on how much money you made before you collect it. even the disabled recieve a certain amount depending on how much money either they made before hand or what their parents contributed at a previous date.

Answer 3

It also helps disabled people (social security disability and SSI)
It helps children of people who die until they are 18 or thru college i forget which.
It also helps people who are older - they can get an income.

Answer 4

The federal government. It currently takes in more money than it gives out. The federal government can use the surplus to spend on other programs.

Answer 5

It was intended to help just like welfare was but of course there are people that have abused it and turned it into a joke. I don't know if it necessarily helps people anymore, more like penalize.

Answer 6

Elderly people.