Social Security faces growing financial strain, and high-income earners, like Elon Musk, hit the tax cap within minutes—while the average worker contributes all year long.
To secure the program’s future, policymakers could weigh seven changes that could extend Social Security’s solvency while balancing fairness and affordability.
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1. Eliminate the payroll tax cap
