March 25, 2026 / Finance

Targeted Social Security Benefit Cap Proposed for Wealthy Couples

Targeted Social Security Benefit Cap Proposed for Wealthy Couples

A leading Washington think tank proposes the ‘Six Figure Limit’ (SFL) to cap annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 for high-net-worth couples and $50,000 for singles. This measure aims to address Social Security’s projected 2032 insolvency, avert automatic 24-28% benefit cuts, and shore up the program’s long-term fiscal stability. Learn how this targeted reform could impact the top 0.05% of beneficiaries and its broader implications for federal solvency.