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Social Security and Wealthy Americans

Updated 2026-08-03 10:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

A reader questions whether wealthier Americans should forgo their Social Security benefits as a charitable gesture. The article discusses the implications of such actions.

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Should wealthier Americans forgo their Social Security benefits as a charitable gesture?

A reader writes: “I will likely be in a position to decline my benefits.”

2026-08-03 10:00 UTC