Social Security must be in the top three of the most hotly debated social programs in the United States. Even if most people seem to know that it is also a vital necessity, the way Social Security is funded and administered seems to be an endless source of discussion and arguments.

Besides all the political and philosophical discussions, there are a couple of structural and economic reasons why Social Security represents such a huge stressor for retirees. If you’re curious to know more and want to have a better overview of some of the most relevant obstacles that Social Security comes with, click next: