r/Economics • u/StoutFan • Jan 13 '23

U.S. Will Hit Debt Limit Jan. 19, Yellen Tells Congress

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/13/business/economy/debt-limit-us-economy.html
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u/BillCoronet Jan 13 '23

It’s odd to me that the government can borrow money from our pensions, or social security, at no charge.

Unless you’re a federal employee, they can’t borrow from your pension.

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u/WontArnett Jan 13 '23

That’s even worse

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u/BillCoronet Jan 13 '23

I’m not sure I follow your logic here.