Social Security Trust Fund Running Short: Urgent Action Needed for 2035 Depletion
San Diego, California – The Social Security program is facing a looming financial crisis, with the combined trust funds projected to be depleted by 2035. This means that by that date, the program will only be able to pay 83% of benefits to beneficiaries. However, the depletion of the trust fund specifically dedicated to retirement benefits is expected to happen even sooner, by 2033, with only 79% of benefits being paid out at that time. …