No one in the United States can watch the news without hearing about the struggle over Social Security. Which approach has been used in the past to avoid the program's collapse?

a. Make Social Security a private program, much like insurance or a 401(k).
b. Increase the age at which someone can start collecting Social Security.
c. Increasing the work week to 80 hours so that there is more money coming into the program.
d. Only pay Social Security to people who paid the tax; cut out any spouses or dependents who might benefit.


b. Increase the age at which someone can start collecting Social Security.

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