9 in 10 Americans Says They Want Congress to Shore Up Social Security - Here's How They Could Do It

Nearly 90% of Americans believe that shoring up Social Security should be a top priority for Congress, regardless of federal budget deficits.

Without Social Security, 38.7% of older adults would be below the poverty line, but with Social Security, that number drops to 10.2%.

A very popular idea is raising the amount workers and employers contribute to Social Security, which could help stabilize the program.

Raising the retirement age is controversial, with 47% opposing it and 44% being open to the idea.

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