<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
why do i have to pay money out of my check to pay for old people social security
<|assistant|>
You do not have to pay money out of your check to pay for old people's social security. Social Security is funded by a separate payroll tax that is paid only by workers and employers on earnings up to $137,700. It is not funded by income taxes, or by your personal Social Security benefit. It is important to note that your Social Security benefit will increase as the cost-of-living increases, which helps to protect seniors and people with disabilities from inflation.