The latest report from the Social Security Board of Trustees indicates that Social Security will be insolvent by 2035.
monthly are expected to receive a Social Security benefit, amounting to about $1.5 trillion in benefits paid during the year. TheSince 2010, Social Security has been operating at a deficit, spending more money than it brings in. This trend has exacerbated the strain on the program's financial reserves.
If Social Security were to run out of funds by 2035, beneficiaries could face cuts to their benefits. The prediction for insolvency is a year later than the report’s forecast last year. According to the agency’s estimates, individuals could experience ain their current benefits. While this scenario would undoubtedly have a profound impact on millions of Americans, it represents a slight improvement from previous projections, which suggested a 23% cut in benefits.
To avert this looming crisis, action from Congress is essential. Tough reforms, such as potential increases in taxes or cuts to benefits, are being considered to shore up Social Security's finances and ensure its long-term sustainability. Republicans have also proposed, Congress raised the retirement age, delayed cost-of-living adjustments to benefits, extended coverage to new federal employees and nonprofit employees, and increased taxes to stave off insolvency.
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