Oh, and another thing. Since SS is a "pay as you go" plan, then SS really does not need the Treasury Bonds in the "SS Trust Fund". Meaningless trust fund. It doesn't exist. Soooo.... SS should just "forgive" all of the Treasury Bonds in the Trust Fund, and return the money to the government. That should lower the national debt by trillions, and we wouldn't need to talk about any silly "debt ceiling" for a long time. (maybe?) Thank you again. Baruch less
BaruchAtta
A simple solution, a solution that saves the backside of any politician that is afraid of the "third rail" is this: Link the SS retirement age with the ratio of workers to retirees. Now wasn't that easy? It is automatic, like a cost of living increase. It saves the politicians from ever having to raise the issue again. It is automatically funded at the proper rate. Workers can plan with SS in mind.
Not much at all. You are probably wondering about my last name. Atta was the last name of one of the 9/11 terrorists. No relation to me. I am Jewish, not Moslem. I am American, not Saudi. No family relation whatsoever.