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“Social Security will be bankrupt by 2032.”

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The 2026 trustees report does project the retirement trust fund’s reserves run out in late 2032 — but “bankrupt” implies zero. Payroll taxes keep flowing, and incoming revenue would still cover 78% of scheduled benefits unless Congress acts first.SSA Trustees · Jul 3, 2026
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