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Social Security and the Younger Generation While the debate over the future of Social Security has centered around retirees and baby boomers, we hear very little about younger generations who also benefit greatly from components of Social Security. The debate loses sight of the need for a family financial security program.
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Social Security and the Younger Generation

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While the debate over the future of Social Security has centered around retirees and baby boomers, we hear very little about younger generations who also benefit greatly from components of Social Security. The debate loses sight of the need for a family financial security program.