A Tale of Two Presidents: Options for Saving Social Security - CNN
Both presidential candidates pledge to save Social Security but they are espousing different paths to this end. Should the funding come from “other sources”? Currently Social Security is funded by ss taxes, interest on bonds and income taxes paid on benefits. Should the income level subject to Social Security taxes be increased? The maximum taxable earnings for Social Security is $168,600 in 2024.
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