Social Security checks could be slashed in 2032 if Congress doesn't act
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A Social Security trust fund is now expected to run short of cash by 2032 — three months sooner than projected last year. That leaves lawmakers with less time to make change to prevent tens of millions of seniors from facing an automatic benefit cut of 22%.
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A Social Security trust fund is now expected to run short of cash by 2032 — three months sooner than projected last year. That leaves lawmakers with less time to make change to prevent tens of millions of seniors from facing an automatic benefit cut of 22%.
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