Just six years from now, Social Security will only be able to pay 78% of current benefits. What does that mean? I'll give you a rough illustration. The average Social Security check in the United States is around $2,500. If you reduce it by 22%, people will receive about $450 less each month. It means that beneficiaries across our nation will see their benefit checks cut by 22%. (02:27–02:34)
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