Social Security benefits are increasing too rapidly. Before 1972, adjusting Social Security benefits required an act of Congress because they weren't tied to any economic measure. When inflation occurred, it would erode the purchasing power of benefits until Congress acted.
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Brahim is managing director and senior vice president at Wealth Enhancement Group in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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I was a lot younger then and figured that if my account grew by 11% annually over the next few decades, I'd retire with more than $6 million— tax-free! —D. C. W., Valparaiso, Indiana. The Fool Responds: Wow— $6 million is a great goal and would provide most of us with an extremely comfortable retirement.
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