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Social Security's about to pay out more than it takes in -- for the first time in decades

Trustees Report urges immediate attention from lawmakers as main Social Security trust fund to run dry in 2034.

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Social Security cards Imbalance to continue until the SSA’s Old-Age and Survivors Insurance fund is depleted in 2034, at which time scheduled benefits to retirees would be cut 23 percent. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Social Security is about to pay out more money than it earns for the first time in decades, according to the 2019 OASDI Trustees Report, released today.

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Nick Thornton

Nick Thornton

Nick Thornton is a financial writer covering retirement and health care issues for BenefitsPRO and ALM Media. He greatly enjoys learning from the vast minds in the legal, academic, advisory and money management communities when covering the retirement space. He's also written on international marketing trends, financial institution risk management, defense and energy issues, the restaurant industry in New York City, surfing, cigars, rum, travel, and fishing. When not writing, he's pushing into some land or water.

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