Social security trust fund depletion now predicted to hit in 2033 – but apparently 'common sense' is too radical for Washington.
Just another Tuesday reading that the social security trust fund depletion is coming faster than expected. But hey, instead of fixing the obvious math problem—like, I don’t know, actually means-testing benefits for millionaires or raising the payroll cap—our leaders are busy arguing about nonsense. Meanwhile, my neighbor’s 70-year-old mom is panicking about her monthly check. It’s common sense: if the fund is going broke, stop raiding it for pet projects and stop giving full benefits to people who don’t need them. But no, let’s just kick the can again and act surprised when the social security trust fund depletion hits. Wake up, people.