Social Security Trust Fund Depletion Threatens Monthly Payouts by 2032

By Jessica Thomas · Entrepreneur · 2026-08-20

Entrepreneur reports that the Social Security Administration expects payroll taxes to cover only 78% of scheduled benefits within the next decade. Analysis from the Committee for a Responsible Financial Budget suggests this shortfall will trigger an average monthly reduction of $

Entrepreneur reports that the Social Security Administration expects payroll taxes to cover only 78% of scheduled benefits within the next decade. Analysis from the Committee for a Responsible Financial Budget suggests this shortfall will trigger an average monthly reduction of $