A recent Social Security Trustees report estimates that Social Security's economic viability is worse than reported last year. If nothing changes, in 20 years beneficiaries will only receive 75 percent of their benefits; by 2033 the fund will be exhausted. Possible fixes include raising the eligibility age, lifting the payroll-tax cap and reducing benefits for higher earners. But both political parties are wary of changes that will upset constituents. … Back to Article
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