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Mike Rogers: “If you could invest some money and get Social Security…”

Featuring: Mike Rogers, Conservative | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Michigan

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Published May 5, 2023 | Video Starts at 16:09

And I'm not sure that's the wrong answer, honestly. I mean, it is not the best system for retirement, pure and simple. If you could invest some money and get Social Security, that's probably financially over the duration of the fund is the best way to do it. But Americans aren't there and I don't think you should change it if Americans aren't there. I just don't think it's helpful. (16:09–16:18)

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Asserts that investing money alongside receiving Social Security is financially optimal over time.

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