Retirees Face 21% Benefit Cut by 2033: Social Security Crisis Looms
Washington, D.C. – A recent government report indicates that Congress must address Social Security’s financial challenges by 2033 to avert a 21% benefit reduction for retirees. While this projection offers a more hopeful outlook compared to earlier estimates, it underscores the urgent need for reforms in a program that millions depend on for their retirement income. The NPR’s Chief Economics Correspondent sheds light on the potential solutions available to lawmakers to address the looming crisis …