Trust funds that finance Medicare and Social Security are at risk of insolvency within 7 years, cutting benefits up to 24%, a new report warns
The trust funds that support Medicare and Social Security—a financial backbone for nearly 70 million Americans—are at serious risk of insolvency within the next seven years, threatening to slash benefits by up to 24% for retirees unless legislative action is taken immediately. For a typical couple turning 60 this year, this could mean a staggering …