What should be done about Social Securitys long-term financial viability?
AARP worked hard against proposals to privatize Social Security four years ago. That’s important to point out. Just imagine where Americans would be today if Social Security were in the same shape as their 401(k)s. So, we’re strong advocates of maintaining Social Security’s solvency. But we also don’t want the younger generations to bear the entire burden. Is it time to raise the eligibility age for Social Security benefits again to account for people living longer? That should be part of the debate, but it’s too early to advocate any particular approach. We want every side heard and every idea discussed. I don’t think guaranteeing Social Security’s solvency will be as complicated as reforming the health care system, because there are fewer alternatives and fewer stakeholders than in the health care system. Is this nation prepared for the “age wave” of 78 million baby boomers? What most concerns you? Americans need to change their views on aging and longevity. They need to view retirem
