Social Security

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The paper discusses the vision behind the US social security system and explains the situation today where those retiring are fast overtaking the younger generation of employed workers. The paper considers the solution to the problem that may be looking at other ways and means of allowing the social security contributor to manage his funds the way he sees fit.

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"For the generations of American workers in the first half of the twentieth century, the ratification of the Social Security Act was a welcome blessing. The system meant that in their twilight years when these workers retired, they would have a "nest egg" of funds that will see them through with their financial needs. . Prior to the turn of the 20th century, the majority of people in the United States lived and worked on farms and economic security was provided by the extended family. However, this arrangement changed as America underwent the Industrial Revolution. The extended family and the family farm as sources of economic security became less common. (Social Security Administration, 2001) Social Security was signed into law on August 14, 1935 by President Roosevelt."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Morin, Richard and Russakoff, Dale. "Social Security Problems Not a Crisis, Most Say." The Washington Post Online. 10 February 2005. 05 February 2008. <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A12231-2005Feb9.html>.
• Social Security Administration. A Brief History of Social Security: Issued on Social Security's 65th Anniversary. 23 July 2001. 05 February 2008. <http://www.infousa.ru/society/ssbriefhistory.pdf>.
• Social Security Reform Center. Social Security. 2008. 05 February 2008. <http://www.socialsecurityreform.org/index.cfm>.

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