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AARP supports retaining wage indexingTo make the value of something rise or fall according to c
The number of years used to calculate benefits should not be increased beyond the 35 years designated in current law.
AARP Savings and Retirement Security Principles
Pursue multiple strategies—a variety of strategies are needed to assure financial security in retirement.
The Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Trust Funds should maintain a minimum reserve of one and a half to two years as a cushion against an economic downturn.
Policymakers should increase the percentage of wages subject to the payroll tax at least to historically intended levels and otherwise increase the
If changes are made to Social Security that extend the life of the trust funds, Congress could authorize the investment of a portion of the Social Security reserves in investments
Congress should allocate sufficient funding to strengthen the administrative capacity of the Social Security Administration (SSA) to better meet the needs of applicants and benefi
The number of years used to calculate benefits should not be increased beyond the 35 years designated in current law.