I struggled through the bush 2000s too. Yes I made less than $50k a few years there.Here's the thing. When Social Security was first implemented, most people didn't live to be 62 or 65. Now the average life expectancy is 78. Unless Social Security comes up with alternative forms of funding, the money just won't be there when you retire.
I don't know if raising the age to 70 is the answer. But something has to give.
Depends how bad you need the job.
I found myself out of work twice when GWB was president, I'd have been happy for a $50K job.
Stop. You are aware politicians on both sides have stolen from social security, yes?
You do realize a lot of people pay in and die young and never collect a dime?
I want you to stop making arguments that will soften the blow when politicians say they have to cut benefits 20%. The next recession. Or when they finally decide to use the debt as the excuse. They will manufacture a crisis. Roll back the Reagan, bush and trump tax breaks to strengthen this program. It’s what makes America great for people who only make $50k a year. Even they can retire in their 60s.
Remember Clinton had a projected surplus before bush gave rich people tax breaks and started two wars. We had/have plenty of money