social security

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Both rich and poorer countries are grappling with declining birth rates which lead to aging societies and a shrinking workforce -- putting strain on social security systems and potentially dampening economic growth and productivity.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The SFC predicts that the overall funding gap for devolved social security benefits will reach £2bn by the same point.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

State pensions in most of Europe remain more generous than U.S. social security, reducing the incentive to build nest eggs in the market.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

"I wanted to make my living standard so high. I wanted good social security."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

“Humph, every cent. You won’t even have no social security if you’re dead. Better not die, that’s all I got to say.”

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson