Couple retiring in 2025 to receive $1.34M in benefits, costing $720K

A 65-year-old couple retiring in 2025 with average earnings is projected to receive an estimated $1.34 million in lifetime benefits from Social Security and Medicare, while contributing only $720,000 in today"s dollars. This results in a shortfall of more than $600,000 per couple, which is being covered by younger workers.

According to experts, most of the growth in government spending has been directed towards retirement and healthcare programs, while initiatives aimed at promoting upward mobility have not seen similar increases. This trend raises concerns about the financial burden placed on the younger workforce to support these benefits.

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