Social Security may have to cut retirement benefits in six years. Here's how much money is at stake for beneficiaries

CNBC Markets · Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:18:38 GMT

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Excerpt from CNBC Markets: “The latest projections show Social Security may have to cut retirement benefits in six years. Here's what may happen if Congress doesn't prevent that.”

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