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Should Social Security Benefits Be Capped?
News April 06, 2026 at 01:14 PM
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- The Six Figure Limit would provide a new option to improve Social Security solvency, a think tank says.
- The benefits cap would be set at $100,000 for a couple and $50,000 for a single retiree.
- Capping benefits "basically is 'means-testing' Social Security," says Max Richtman.
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