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Social Security And Black America

We printed the following two articles in earlier print issues.  (We were then a biannual publication and now a quarterly.)  Though both contributors updated their contributions, the explanations that both gentlemen present remain intact


Alvin WilliamsHow the Current Social Security System Rips Off African-Americans
Privatization Can Work for Us
 (published in the November 2000 - April 2001 print issue)

By Alvin Williams

The average African American earning middle income wages for the next 50 years is likely to pay more than $700,000 in Social Security taxes.  However, at retirement, these wage owners can only expect to get about $140,000 from the system in payments. (To read the concise, but complete article, click here.)

Cornell JenkinsSocial Security, Financial Planning and You
(published in the May 2003 - October 2003 print issue)

By Chris Jenkins
For many of us, financial planning holds a position of prominence on our proverbial “to-do-lists.”  In light of this, it is reassuring to know that Social Security is working behind the scenes to help us build a healthy financial future for ourselves. (To read the concise, but complete article, click here.)



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