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Your Social Security check could be cut by $500 a month in 2032, report finds
The millions of Americans who rely on Social Security could see their monthly benefit checks slashed by an average of about $500 if the program's retirement trust fund becomes insolvent, a scenario currently projected for the end of 2032.
TL;DR
- Social Security's retirement trust fund is projected to become insolvent by the end of 2032.
- Insolvency could lead to an average cut of $500 (24%) in monthly benefit checks.
- The trust fund shortfall is due to baby boomers retiring and more beneficiaries than revenue.
- Even after depletion, benefits would continue at a reduced level, funded by payroll taxes.
- All states would be affected, with Connecticut, Delaware, and Maryland facing the largest average cuts.
- 73% of retirees depend on Social Security for more than half their income; 39% rely on it entirely.
- Potential solutions include eliminating the income cap on payroll taxes.
- The Social Security Administration's annual Trustees Report will provide updated insolvency estimates.