247 Wallst
27 Jun 2026, 21:56 UTC · 2h ago
Social Security COLAs Are Poised to Disappear, Possibly Forever – Here’s Why
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247 Wallst
27 Jun 2026, 21:56 UTC · 2h ago
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The OASI trust fund is projected to deplete in 2032, after which payroll taxes will only cover approximately 78% of scheduled Social Security benefits. — A significant reduction in retiree income would likely dampen consumer spending and increase economic instability for a large demographic.
-0.60Post-2032, Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) may become functionally invisible, as the gap between scheduled and payable benefits could prevent retirees from seeing actual cash increases. — This removes a critical inflation hedge for millions of retirees, further depressing future consumption and risk appetite.
-0.40Real average hourly earnings decreased to $11.24 in May 2026, and consumer sentiment dropped to 49.8 in April 2026. — These indicators suggest a weakening macro environment and recessionary pressure on the general consumer.
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Solving the shortfall via payroll tax increases (raising the rate from 12.4% to roughly 16%) is opposed by 77% of Americans. — High political opposition increases the likelihood of benefit cuts or legislative deadlock, adding to long-term fiscal uncertainty.
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