[MadIvan]

Here in Britain, we're being forced into more private provision for pensions and the retirement age is being pushed up to 68. This is the start of solving the problem, but not a fix. I see no political willingness at this time from American politicians to even start to address this issue.

Regards, Ivan

[AIC]

For those that were born in 1946 and later there already exist and passed where the full retirement has been extended to 66 3/4 yrs of age and are in increments of age until the age for full retirement is at age 70 yrs. I do not know where the cut offs are on the scale but this was put into effect in the 1980's or early 1990's don't remember exactly.

[Little Ray]

The original SS "retirement age" exceeded an American's average life expectancy - maybe its time to up the age requirment accordingly?