Our property taxes went up by $1100 this year, and these increases hurt seniors who are trying to live on fixed incomes the most. Long story - botched reassessments by the county - bottom line - this is what happens when one party is the de facto ruler for 40 years and is massively corrupt. But seniors vote and SS is the 3rd rail - no one dares touch it from either party. Interesting to see how those seniors vote when this current county government is up for re-election. I am late 50s, and don't plan to retire until I have to, self employed so I have the option of working less. We told our kids from the time they were in elementary to NOT plan on social security. One listened and is maxing 401K, the other likes to spend....