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1. Social Security's long-term funding is receiving renewed attention following the midterm elections. Proposals to strengthen the program raise questions about taxes, retirement age and how to protect benefits for current and future retirees.

How confident are you that Social Security will provide the benefits you expect throughout your retirement?

Very confident

Somewhat confident

Not very confident

Not at all confident

Unsure

Not Applicable

2. Which approach would you most support to improve Social Security's long-term finances?

Collect more Social Security taxes from higher earners

Gradually increase the retirement age for future retirees

Increase the payroll tax rate paid by workers and employers

Reduce benefits for higher-income retirees

Use more revenue from other federal taxes

Other (please specify)

Not Applicable

3. Currently, earnings above an annual limit are not subject to Social Security payroll taxes. Would you support or oppose collecting these taxes on more income above that limit?

Strongly support

Somewhat support

Neither support nor oppose

Somewhat oppose

Strongly oppose

Unsure

Not Applicable

The Future of Social Security