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Social Security Fund May Deplete by 2032, Experts Warn

3/7/2026

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The Congressional Budget Office projects the Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund could run dry by 2032.
The projection results from demographic shifts, longer life expectancy, and slower payroll tax growth.
About 70 million Americans rely on these benefits.
If the fund runs out, benefits could fall to about 80% of scheduled payments.
Experts say legislative reforms are needed, but no concrete proposals have emerged in Congress.

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Story summary

The Congressional Budget Office projects the Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund could run dry by 2032.
The projection results from demographic shifts, longer life expectancy, and slower payroll tax growth.
About 70 million Americans rely on these benefits.
If the fund runs out, benefits could fall to about 80% of scheduled payments.
Experts say legislative reforms are needed, but no concrete proposals have emerged in Congress.