The Social Security dilemma
Posted By: DVC, 6/8/2023 3:43:16 PM
The experts at the Tax Foundation fret that the current debate about extending the debt ceiling has lost track of the fact that Social Security is a major contributor to our growing deficit and debt crisis. They may be right about the fiscal ADHD on Capitol Hill, however, let’s make sure we are keeping track of the right discussion. It is true that both the growing deficit and long-term stability of Social Security are valid concerns that should draw the attention of Americans. These issues deserve the attention of all voters -- just not in the same sentence.
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People who plan on "living on SS" are in for a very rude shock, apparently planned in 2032, according to CBO.