Social Security Benefits Could Be Slashed 22% in Just 6 Years — Here's How Much Retirees Could Lose
Rich Duprey's article for 247wallst.com reports that the 2026 Trustees Report projects Social Security's retirement fund will run dry in late 2032, leaving payroll taxes to cover just 78% of scheduled benefits — a cut of roughly $456 on the average $2,071 monthly check. Duprey advises against claiming early out of fear and suggests stress-testing a retirement budget at 78% of the estimated benefit.
