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Rising senior poverty amid Social Security concerns
Senior poverty increased for the fifth consecutive year in 2025, reaching 15.4%, the highest rate among all age groups, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The rise coincides with concerns over the future of Social Security, whose trust fund is projected to be depleted by the end of 2032, potentially leading to a 22% benefits cut. Social Security remains a critical aid, pulling over 20 million seniors out of poverty, but ongoing financial shortfalls threaten its sustainability.
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