Social Security is a Pillar of the Economy

This is a very interesting article discussing the impact of Social Security’s disability program on the US economy. It is “nearly 10% of the income that U.S. consumers can actually spend.” That’s huge! It is even bigger in certain states. “In 2023, the top five states where Social Security benefits constituted the largest share of total income were West Virginia (16.5%), Mississippi (14.7%), Arkansas (13.9%), Alabama (13.4%), and South Carolina (13.3%).” Make sure you contact your representative and let them know that efforts to undermine Social Security will not only harm individuals, but also do real damage to a program that is one of the foundations of our economy.