Social Security is an Election Issue
The 2016 presidential election is approaching. Many issues will be brought up and discussed. Some issues will not be very important. However, some may be very important….While many of us believe Social Security should remain as the lifeline for our retired citizens. Some critics call Social Security a “Ponzi scheme.” Others call it a failure. One president wanted to privatize Social Security….“The vast majority of Americans are overwhelmingly united in support of Social Security. Poll after poll indicates that notwithstanding ideology, race, gender, income level, or age, Americans believe that Social Security is more important than ever. They overwhelmingly support increasing, not cutting, its modest benefits,” according to huffingtonpost.com. Now “eight in 10 Americans think Social Security has been good for the country, with 70 percent of young adults agreeing and almost nine in 10 senior citizens saying the same, according to politico.com.
There are three directions Social Security can be reformed. Read more…
This posting is presented for informational purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. Any opinions or interpretations presented are either those of the original author or, in the case of articles authored by the AMAC Foundation, are the opinions of AMAC Foundation staff, originally trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA) and certified via the AMAC Foundation. Any links included in the article are valid on the posted date; socialsecurityreport.org cannot guarantee the duration of the links’ validity. NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity. To submit a question, visit our website (https://amacfoundation.org/services/) or email us at ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org. Because we are a non-profit organization, there is no charge for these services.