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Social Security Boost or Crisis Ahead | Washington DC News
Social Security checks could see a major boost next year—with projections pointing to a 3.8% cost-of-living adjustment, up from last year’s 2.8%, potentially adding $73.62 to the average monthly benefit. This forecast, released ahead of the official October announcement, is based on inflation trends and economic indicators, aiming to preserve seniors’ buying power. But there’s a darker cloud: the program’s trust fund may run dry by 2032, risking cuts unless Congress acts. Advocates warn that rising senior poverty demands urgent reform, with proposals ranging from recalibrating the CPI formula…
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