调查显示,美国人重视社会保障,但对福利和资格年龄持有误解。 Survey shows Americans value Social Security but have misconceptions about benefits and eligibility ages.

美国退休人员协会的调查表明,尽管96%的美国人认为社会保障很重要,但许多人对其未来和特点有误解。 AARP's survey reveals that while 96% of Americans consider Social Security important, many have misconceptions about its future and features. 对该方案的信心已经下降,特别是在年轻的美国人当中。 Confidence in the program has declined, especially among younger Americans. 47%的人错误地认为,如果信托基金在2034年用完,则福利将至少削减50%,而实际削减幅度大约为19%。 47% incorrectly believe that benefits will be cut by at least 50% if the trust fund runs out in 2034, when the actual reduction would be about 19%. 许多人也不知道申请或尽量扩大福利的年龄,41%的人不知道最早申请年龄,66%的人不知道领取最大福利的年龄。 Many also do not know the ages to claim or maximize their benefits, with 41% unaware of the earliest claiming age and 66% not knowing the age to get maximum benefits.