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Here's My Plan in Case Social Security Is Cut

Benefit cuts aren't a given, but I'm not taking chances.

Here's My Plan in Case Social Security Is Cut

Published August 18, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Social Security has been in the news a lot lately -- but not necessarily for a great reason. According to the program's Trustees, Social Security's Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund will be out of money by the fourth quarter of 2032.

Once the OASI Trust Fund runs dry, Social Security can still pay retirement benefits. That's because the program's main source of funding is payroll tax revenue.

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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