Reinvent Social Security

Problem: As the baby boomers retire, the U.S. will no longer be able to afford to pay out Social Security benefits without drastically raising taxes on younger workers.

Solution: Reinvent Social Security now in a way that is fair to all generations -- and protects today's at-risk seniors.


Detailed Proposal

See Revolution X, by Rob Nelson and Jon Cowan, pages 122-125. I will put this proposal on-line soon.

For More Information

This generationally fair benefits means-test has been endorsed by the National Taxpayers' Union, Citizens for a Sound Economy, and the American Association of Boomers. NTU fights for taxpayer savings, holding Congress's feet to the fire on many spending issues. CSE lobbies for a free-market economy and the lifting of government taxes and regulation. The formation of a private Social Security system is backed by the AAB, the leading advocacy group for boomers, although their membership benefits are available to anyone. To reach these groups, call
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