Social Security is turning 90 — and its problems are only mounting with age

Social Security marks its 90th anniversary, providing crucial benefits to nearly 70 million Americans, but faces significant challenges, including potential insolvency of its trust funds by 2034. As concerns about cuts and efficiency under the Trump administration grow, options for reform include lifting the payroll tax cap or raising the retirement age to ensure the program’s sustainability.

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