Which of the Following Statements About Social Security Payments Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about social security payments is NOT accurate?

• A) Current workers contribute to social security through FICA contributions.
• B) Current workers' contributions are paid out to today's beneficiaries.
• C) Most people collect less from Social Security than they pay into the fund.
• D) Money left over after today's payments are made is invested.
• E) The pay-as-you-go system will eventually be unable to cover the full costs of OASI.

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