What could happen to Social Security benefits in six years if Congress doesn’t act? It depends, experts say

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Claim What could happen to Social Security benefits in six years if Congress doesn’t act? It depends, experts say
AI inference Neutral · 94%
Generated 2026-03-20 14:55

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Social Security's trust funds are due to run out, which would prompt benefit reductions. Yet those cuts do not have to affect all beneficiaries, experts say.

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Original article published by CNBC on March 20, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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