Ben Ritz

Ben Ritz, an expert from the Center for Funding America's Future, breaks down the critical issues facing Social Security, which is set for insolvency in just seven years. He presents a new plan focusing on targeted benefit reductions and smart revenue increases to ensure sustainability. The discussion also highlights the need for reforms that promote intergenerational fairness and suggests implementing a consumption tax as a robust funding mechanism. Ritz advocates for creating a Social Security system that's equitable for all, especially low-income seniors.