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Social Security seen as outdated forced saving method, Andrew Biggs argues — Social Security now an outdated saving tool

Andrew Biggs compares Social Security to forced saving programs, arguing that much of its function resembles mandatory savings rather than insurance.

He points out that while Social Security may have been the most cost-effective method for running a forced saving program in 1935, this is not the case today. Biggs suggests that if the objective is to require savings, enrolling everyone in a 401k could be a more efficient alternative.

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Biggs has previously estimated that a $1,300 annual tax hike, which 77% of Americans oppose, would address 40% of the U.S. Social Security deficit, according to his analysis. He also reported that Social Security’s long-term deficit rose 16%, primarily due to new OBBA and fertility assumptions, as noted in recent data. The ongoing debate reflects concerns about the program’s financial outlook.

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