Social Security is heading for a 2032 funding cliff. Washington has no shortage of promises, just no plan to pay for them.

The retirement trust fund is projected to run dry in 2032. After that, Social Security would still collect payroll taxes, but the money coming in would cover only 78% of promised retirement benefits. That means a 22% cut unless Congress does something. And here’s the problem. Washington is already borrowing nearly $2 trillion a year. Now it’s staring at another bill it can’t cover. Raise taxes, cut benefits, or pile on more debt. Take your pick. The Fed printing money isn’t a direct solution, but don’t expect the inflation debate to go away when the government keeps borrowing to cover the gap. Millions of people spent their working lives paying into this system. Now they’re being told the money won’t be there in full.

US deficits are set to surge as Social Security approaches a funding cliff…
The retirement trust fund is projected to run out of reserves by 2032, leaving a 22% shortfall or $526 billion in promised benefits.
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