When we think of Social Security, millennials don’t usually come to mind.
This program is often mentioned in senior-centered conversations. Older and middle-aged Americans are the groups most often associated with this program. However, retirement is something we’re all heading toward – hopefully.
The relationship between millennials and Social Security is one worth examining. Because the more we all get involved to protect the future of retirement, the stronger our collective voice becomes.
Will Millennials Get Social Security? Maybe, at Least Partially
It’s common knowledge among most people that Social Security is in trouble. With partial insolvency predicted within a decade, even middle-aged individuals are at risk of losing part of their benefits.
So what about young people, currently in their 20s or 30s? These individuals stand to lose even more money in retirement. This is an injustice for multiple reasons. For one, this program was meant to support everyone’s retirement, regardless of what generation they were born in.
The second reason is that young adults are the ones who primarily prop up this program now. Their money is being used to fund the dwindling account, so they shouldn’t be shortchanged either when their time comes to retire.
This goes to show that retirement and Social Security are not just topics for certain age groups. All adults, regardless of age or generation, should be concerned about this issue.
So what’s the solution? It’s not cutting benefits or moving the retirement age up. The only solution is for all of us to work together, bridging generational gaps with our collective effort. We can all enjoy a dignified retirement, like Social Security was meant to provide, if we work as one to make our voices heard.
Help The Seniors Center Protect the Future of Social Security
The Seniors Center is committed to finding solutions to strengthen and protect the Social Security Trust Fund. Social Security is a contract between citizens and the government. Money deposited in the Trust Fund should only be used to pay benefits to eligible recipients.
The Seniors Center is demanding Congress finally put a stop to the careless borrowing and spending by greedy politicians that has put our Trust Fund and our secure retirement in jeopardy.
At The Seniors Center, our goal is to help seniors, and we’re doing that by protecting the future of Social Security. Retirees shouldn’t have to worry about losing their hard-earned benefits to taxes or the agendas of greedy politicians. If you agree, we invite you to sign our petition today! And follow The Seniors Center on Twitter and Facebook for more updates!
