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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Barb City Manor retirement home, formerly known as the Joseph F. Glidden Hospital, sits on a Thursday afternoon. Opinion Columnist Ethan Ernst believes that raising the retirement age is needed, but also may be difficult. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Change the retirement age with care

By Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist | January 24, 2025

The rising national debt of the United States has increased interest in reducing federal spending, and social security is one of the government’s most expensive programs. Raising the retirement age would decrease the cost of social security and increase...

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