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An important case study reflecting the consequences of inadequate funding is the U.S. Social Security system. This program, essential for millions, operates on a pay-as-you-go basis, funded mainly through current workers' contributions. However, projections suggest that without significant reforms, the system will run out of funds by 2034.
The proposed solutions, often rooted in misconceptions and misguided governance, divert attention from the structural issues at hand. For instance, suggesting that the Social Security fund be diverted into the stock market overlooks the systemic flaws in how contributions are capped, ultimately leaving many retirees vulnerable in their twilight years.