Social Security Trust Fund depletion by 2029

The shrinking 45-64 population reduces peak-earning workers contributing to payroll taxes. With fewer workers supporting more retirees, the Social Security Trust Fund is projected to deplete by 2029, triggering automatic benefit cuts unless reforms are enacted.

macro · Prediction Market

Implied probability (Yes)

75%

Closes

2029-12-31

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