Social Security is in worse shape than you think

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You may have seen the headlines earlier this month: “CBO sees US deficits rising over 30 years, economic growth slowing.” That’s because the Congressional Budget Office recently published its annual long-term budget outlook.

One specific aspect of this analysis was already done in January, evoking some worried headlines: “Will Social Security run out? Here’s what could happen to your benefits.”

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