‘No one in the US should be retiring at 65’: Ben Shapiro said Social Security was not designed to provide retirement benefits for 20+ years — and those who expect that are ‘crazy’

Americans can start receiving Social Security benefits as early as age 62, but should they? Ben Shapiro argues it’s “insane” that the U.S. hasn’t raised the official retirement age, pointing out that President Biden has been eligible for Social Security for 16 years. Instead of raising the retirement age, Biden’s 2025 budget proposes tax increases on high-earners to fund Social Security and Medicare. Want help to make the best decision about when to start your benefits? Explore this guide on Social Security timing today!

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