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A new analysis highlights a proposal to cap Social Security benefits for the highest-earning retirees to strengthen the program’s long-term finances. Under the plan, annual benefits for couples could be limited to about $100,000, targeting retirees who consistently earned above the taxable wage cap. Supporters argue that a small share of wealthy households currently receives unusually large payouts, and limiting them would generate significant savings. Estimates suggest the change could reduce the program’s funding gap by hundreds of billions over time. Although it would not fully solve Social Security’s insolvency problem, experts say it could help delay trust fund depletion and reduce the size of future benefit cuts for all retirees.
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