And at a time
of political uncertainly and rising U.S. government debt, where the long - term viability
of pillars of retirement - age financial
security like Medicare and Social Security is increasingly in doubt, the urgency of preparing for a long post-career life becomes that much
security like Medicare and
Social Security is increasingly in doubt, the urgency of preparing for a long post-career life becomes that much
Security is increasingly in doubt, the urgency
of preparing for a long post-career life becomes that much greater.
the
Pillar does not affect the right
of Member States to define the principles
of their
social security system and manage their public finances (recital 19);