The Treasury says increasing the pension age for the island early wouldn't stop the fund running out.
A report to Tynwald this month says the national insurance fund will run dry by 2047 unless action is taken.
But hiking the pension age to 68 in 2037 rather than 2044 would only give one extra year before the money ran out.
The document suggests a range of options such as increasing NI contributions or scrapping the triple-lock on pensions.
13 arrested in drink-drive campaign
Police are reminding people not to drink or do drugs before getting behind the wheel this Christmas.
Laxey road shut until January
A road in Laxey has closed for work - and will reopen at the end of next month.
Former Motor Museum goes on the market
If you ever wanted to own your own motor museum on the TT course, now's your chance!
No Onchan Park plan, say commissioners
There'll be no new overall plan for Onchan Pleasure Park - but individual improvements will go ahead.
Laxey campsite to get campervan improvements
Garff Commissioners are considering expanding campervan facilities at Laxey campsite.
Local authority: don't suffer in silence at Xmas
Commissioners in the south of the Island say you needn't suffer in silence if you're struggling financially this Christmas.
Government reminder over salt bins
Have you passed the salt without noticing?
Weather warning in place for high tides
A yellow weather warning remains in place until the early hours of tomorrow morning.
