"We are now facing a choice: Do we increase public spending on security and the police, or on social benefits?"

“我们现在面临这样一个选择：到底是在社会安保方面增加公共开支，还是在社会福利方面增加投入？”

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If you're scaling back on work because you're nearing retirement, hold off on drawing Social Security or pension benefits for as long as possible, Mr. Altfest advises.

阿尔特范斯特建议，假如你是因为我自己年届退休所以要主动降职，那么要尽量推迟提取社保金或养老金的时间。

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Every year, more and more are becoming totally dependent on other family members, on social benefits or health insurance payouts - or on charity.

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Millions more have quit the workforce altogether, subsisting on disability pensions or other social benefits.

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The truth is that the U.S. is wealthy enough today to pay the promised benefits to those collecting Social Security or going on the system in the next 15 to 20 years.

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