Social Security benefits to rise 3.6% as projected 2032 funding shortfall remains unaddressed

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How the sides differ Reason stresses the irony of a benefit increase despite the program running short of money; Fox Business frames the raise as prompting debate over the shortfall.

Social Security recipients will receive a 3.6% cost-of-living increase in 2027. Both outlets note that a projected funding shortfall by 2032 could leave the program unable to pay about 22% of scheduled benefits unless Congress acts, which it has not yet done.

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Alternative · 2 sources MMarketWatch‘It’s a wait-and-see situation’: I’m 63 and diagnosed with lymphoma. Should I take my Social Security next year?

• RReasonSocial Security Is Running Out of Money. Benefits Are Rising 3.6% Next Year Anyway.

Right FBFox BusinessSocial Security cost-of-living increase sparks debate over looming funding shortfall