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Social Security Crisis: 20% Cuts Loom for 70 Million

6/20/2025

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By 2034, Social Security's trust funds may run dry, threatening a 20% benefit cut for 70 million beneficiaries. This looming crisis is exacerbated by the Social Security Fairness Act, which boosted benefits for numerous retirees. Advocacy groups are rallying Congress to take swift action to safeguard the program's future as claims surge and the population ages.

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Story summary

By 2034, Social Security's trust funds may run dry, threatening a 20% benefit cut for 70 million beneficiaries. This looming crisis is exacerbated by the Social Security Fairness Act, which boosted benefits for numerous retirees. Advocacy groups are rallying Congress to take swift action to safeguard the program's future as claims surge and the population ages.