What are the pros and cons of Medicare and social security?

Answer:
These programs have worked very well in providing security to senior citizens. However, due to increased life span and expansion of eligibility, neither program is actuarially sound and, lacking changes in eligibility and/or funding, both will eventually run out of money.
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