You took a gamble and lost.  If you would have won you would be employed with a six figure job and you would easily be able to repay the loan.  But, why should I (tax payers) pay for your failed gamble?

You took out a loan for $3k.  The loan went to collections because she did not pay when she should have.  The difference is interest and fees.

Let me guess, the tipoff came from a Mexican cartel member?

The problem with food stamps is that we give $200 per month to 25yr old punks who can work any place and we only give sickly elderly ladies  $50 per month.

intelligence.  They are hiding intelligence from you Trent.

Red Lobster is upscale?  interesting.

The purpose of this story was not to expose the problems wiith SS.  The purpose of this story is to convince us that it is not the fault of our Government that SS is failing it is the fault of the rich for not "paying their fair share".

I want my money also but...   A> They will not allow us to opt out because they need our contributions to support the ponzi scheme.   B> There is no money there to give back to us.  Because Its a Ponzi scheme.

Forbes has some  liberal writers eventhough Steve Forbes is a conservative.