In 2015, taxes won’t cover Social Security payments. In 2025, total income for Social Security will be less than total outlays. In 2035, Social Security will take in $500 billion less than it pays out. In 2045, the Social Security Trust Funds will be $8 trillion in arrears. In short, without changes, the inter-generational promise of Social Security—our nation’s most important social insurance program—is a false one.
The Third Way Idea Brief Saving Social Security summarizes the trouble with the program, and proposes a “savings-led” reform plan that actually increases the program’s progressivity. Our plan makes roughly two dollars in benefit reductions for every one dollar in revenue increases, and achieves solvency while enhancing economic growth.
dlewis2013 3 weeks ago | reply
Facts and stats like these emphasize the importance of exploring a variety of retirement options. Americans can no longer rely of the government to assist us in our retirement. We have to take ownership of our own financial investments. Creating a self directed ira plan is a solid way for anyone to gain control over their retirement funds.