As Social Security withers, Congress dithers (Editorial)

Social Security withers while leaders dither

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As Social Security withers, Congress dithers (Editorial)

Americans who might agree on little else share a common interest in preserving Social Security and Medicare.

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Americans who might agree on little else share a common interest in preserving Social Security and Medicare.

Social Security's Clock Speeds Up: Insolvency Nears as Lawmakers Run Out of Time

The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund stands just six years from depletion. Updated projections show it running dry by 2032. After that, incoming payroll taxes would cover only about 72 percent of scheduled benefits. A sharp cut would hit millions of retirees overnight. But the numbers tell a story larger than one trust fund. Demographics drive much of the pressure. More Americans than ever draw benefits while fewer workers pay in. The …

Social Security Insolvency Fears Grow As Trust Fund Reserves Face 2033 Depletion — Here's What To Know

Social Security insolvency has become a growing concern among Americans, many of whom worry their benefits could be unavailable by the time they reach retirement age, Yahoo! Finance reports. The 2025 Social Security Board of Trustees report noted that “the fund’s reserves will become depleted,” with the program able to pay 100% of scheduled benefits only through 2033 — three calendar quarters earlier than projected in last year’s projection. Aft…