Do Billionaires Still Collect Social Security? The Answer Might Surprise You.

Established 90 years ago as part of the New Deal, Social Security was created to help Americans weather the financial hardships ushered in by the Great Depression. Today, it's a crucial part of the American social safety net, serving as an income source for millions of Americans who depend on it to pay bills. If you're like the vast majority of Americans, a portion of each paycheck goes toward Social Security taxes -- 6.2% of your gross income if you work for someone else or 12.4% if you're self-employed (since you pay both the employee and employer portion of the tax).Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool