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Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected

By Ana Escamilla
Published in Financial Planning
April 04, 2023
1 min read
Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected

So, I was just reading this article about Social Security and it got me thinking about my grandparents who rely on it. Apparently, there might be some cuts coming soon and it could affect a lot of people.

Basically, the article says that the Social Security Administration is projecting that its trust funds will run out of money sooner than expected due to the pandemic. If Congress doesn’t find a solution, it could lead to a 21% cut in benefits for retirees by 2034. That’s not too far away!

But, it’s not just retirees who will be affected. Disabled Americans, survivors of deceased workers, and low-income seniors would also be impacted. It’s a tough situation because Social Security is such a vital safety net for millions of people.

Personally, I think it’s concerning that our government might not have a plan to prevent this. It makes me wonder if they fully understand how much people rely on Social Security.

Anyways, the article includes some helpful tips for how people can prepare for a possible cut, such as saving more money and considering delaying retirement. It’s definitely something to keep an eye on and potentially get involved with, whether that’s contacting your representatives or educating yourself more on the issue.

Overall, it’s important to be aware of what’s going on with Social Security and how it could impact you or your loved ones. This is a topic that affects a lot of people and we all should be paying attention.


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