
21. Fixing Social Security: 7 Changes Americans Are Willing to Make
About this episode
Social Security may only be able to pay 80% of its promised benefits starting in 2035 if Congress does not address a projected shortfall. Today we're talking about 7 changes Americans say they are willing to make to fix Social Security. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Atomic Retirement podcast!
Resources Mentioned
- 7 Changes Americans Are Willing to Make to Fix Social Security
- The 2022 Annual Report of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Federal Disability Insurance Trust Funds
- Social Security Administration Website
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