Social Security benefits are a perennial target for cuts because the program faces a long-run shortfall. Some lawmakers and opinion leaders mistakenly portray the program’s benefits as lavish. The fact is, benefits are modest and workers have earned them by paying into Social Security — protecting themselves and their families if they retire, become disabled, or die. Here are five key facts that policymakers need to keep in mind…

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    11 months ago

    Used to be a majority of older people died poor and unable to pay for medical attention. Now with Social Security and Medicare that has been mitigated. Thanks FDR and LBJ