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we don't have 25 years. we have 8 until the entire budget begins to collapse, including SS
even the AARP now admits this won't come even close to funding Social Security in the coming years. if you were to tax everyone making $200,000 and up at a rate of 100%; that would only give you enough to cover Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security for the next five years.
The AARP Report shows:
“The Social Security Trustees reaffirm that the program is financially strong for decades to come and can be strengthened for the future with relatively modest adjustments. With pensions, savings, and home equity down, many older workers unable to find jobs; and health costs continuing their upward climb, Social Security’s guaranteed benefits are more crucial than ever."
AARP: Report shows Social Security is viable for another 25 years