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Social Security Trust Fund Projected to Run Low in 2032, Forcing Hard Choices for Retirees

Trustees’ 2026 projection signals automatic cuts to scheduled benefits unless Congress raises revenue or changes program rules.

Most Retirees Benefit from Waiting to Claim Social Security Until 70

Delaying Social Security Until 70 Raises Monthly Checks

Hidden Eligibility Rule and Post‑65 Income Shifts Change When People Should Claim Social Security

New Quiz and Benchmarks Help Americans Gauge Readiness to Retire at 60–65

The Real U.S. Retirement Ages: What 62, 65, 67 and 70 Mean for Benefits

Retiring at 67? Test Your Readiness as Experts Detail Possible Post-2032 Social Security Cuts

First Social Security Checks of 2026 Go Out as 2.8% COLA Takes Effect

House Panel Advances Bill to Rename Social Security Claiming Ages

Fewer Americans Claim Social Security at 62 as Delaying to 70 Gains Ground

Social Security Early Claims Surge as Future Funding Worries Mount