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Proposal to fix Social Security involves significant stock market risk
A new plan to address Social Security's challenges depends heavily on stock market performance, which has been historically volatile.
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MarketWatch reported on a proposal aimed at fixing Social Security that relies on a substantial gamble in the stock market.
The plan's success depends on strong market gains, but MarketWatch noted that the past 50 years of such gains are actually an exception rather than the norm.
This implies that the proposal carries risks due to the historically variable nature of stock market returns.
The discussion highlights concerns about relying on investment returns to secure Social Security's future.
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