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28 Jun 2026, 08:08 UTC · 3h ago

Social Security Benefit Cuts Have a Less Obvious but Very Scary Consequence

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If the trust fund is depleted without legislative action, Social Security would only be able to pay 78% of scheduled benefits. — A 22% broad reduction in retiree income would significantly dampen aggregate demand and consumer confidence.
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The Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund is expected to be depleted by late 2032. — Trust fund depletion signals a systemic fiscal risk that could lead to reduced consumer spending among a massive demographic of retirees.
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Potential legislative fixes to prevent benefit cuts include raising payroll tax rates, increasing the retirement age, or lifting the wage cap. — Higher payroll taxes would increase operating costs for corporations and reduce disposable income for workers.
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