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20 Jun 2026, 22:00 UTC · 19h ago

Social Security's Trustees Are Sounding an Alarm, and We All Need to Listen

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Social Security trust funds are projected to be depleted in six years, potentially leading to a 22% reduction in beneficiary checks. — A significant cut to retirement income for millions would likely reduce aggregate consumer spending and dampen economic growth.
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Avoiding benefit cuts would likely require the government to increase Social Security payroll or benefit taxes. — Higher payroll taxes increase costs for employers and reduce disposable income for workers, creating a headwind for corporate earnings and consumer demand.
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The Trustees recommend implementing gradual changes now to avoid more drastic measures if action is delayed until 2034. — While gradualism is preferred, the necessity of any revenue increase or benefit reduction represents a long-term drag on household wealth.
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