Alicia Munnell, Founder of a Retirement Research Hub, Is Retiring
Published On Dec 27, 2024, 5:01 AM
Alicia Munnell, a prominent researcher on retirement security and founder of the Boston College Center for Retirement Research, is retiring. In her discussions, she emphasizes the importance of addressing the financial shortfall expected to affect Social Security after 2033. Munnell expresses concern that young people doubt the future viability of Social Security benefits but reassures that, despite potential cuts of 21% if no action is taken, the system can still provide 80% of the benefits if additional revenues are secured. She argues for the necessity of reforming the funding mechanism, potentially eliminating the wage cap, as mere adjustments may fall short of addressing the system's long-term sustainability.
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