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JoannC514829
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October 24, 2026
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Conflicting stories

The July/August 2026 issue on page 4 is "Social Security Funding Crisis Looms, Say Trustees"  but the May/June 2025 on page 11 tltled "The Truth Behind Social Security Myths" says  "Fact:  It will be there when I retire."  Which article should we believe?

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    SummerOnTheWay1
    SummerOnTheWay1
    October 24, 2026

    [Saturday 10/24/26 6:06pm ET]

    Joann ​@JoannC514829 , I have been retired since 2020 & have heard EVERY year (media), my payments may get reduced about 1935 (maybe 1933, forgot the exact date). I tell my only child to have a Plan B just case it is NOT there when she retires.

    Take care,

    Nicole (Social Security Forum)

    SereneSeagull
    SereneSeagull
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    October 24, 2026

    Well,  ​@JoannC514829 , When you look up who the Trustee Members are, you’ll have your answer right there in a nutshell on who not to believe. lol!

     

     

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