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The national debt is on an unsustainable path.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0202_federal-debt-proj-since-1930
The projected shortfall of future Social Security revenues is the result of political action, not the absence of policy options for addressing this issue.
“The unfortunate milestone of $29 trillion in debt is a stark reminder that our nation’s fiscal foundation is insecure and unsustainable." said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
The answer to how to address the multitude of challenges and their disproportionate impact is to pay for it — set priorities and ensure there is revenue to meet those priorities — not through smoke and mirrors or budget gimmicks.
https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/americas-fiscal-and-economic-outlook/debt-matters
Between 2006 and 2051, spending on federal health programs is projected to more than double.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0114_federal_health_spending
With our economy in recovery, the national debt rising unsustainably, the country still grappling with a devastating pandemic, and lawmakers pursing significant new legislation, America faces many critical questions for its future. To shed light on the best way forward, two top economists participated in a panel discussion as part of the latest edition of the Peterson Foundation Economic Forum.
On average, Social Security benefits exceed Social Security taxes over an individual’s lifetime.
https://www.pgpf.org/Chart-Archive/0198_social_security_lifetime_benefits
Social Security provides social insurance by redistributing income from high earners to low earners.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0244_social-security-income-redistribution