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Social Security Insolvency Date Moves to 2032, Triggering 30% Benefit Cut Scenario

Social Security Insolvency Date Moves to 2032, Triggering 30% Benefit Cut Scenario

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act accelerates Social Security fund depletion to 2032, eight years earlier than previous projections, when automatic 30% benefit cuts would take effect. The legislation combines $1.1 trillion in Medicaid and ACA spending cuts with expanded tax deductions that reduce federal revenue, while Fed Chair Jerome Powell's May 2026 departure creates uncertainty around monetary policy independence.

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