Recession could hit Social Security financial outlook
The likelihood that people will file for benefits sooner amid a downturn and the possible decline in payroll tax revenue could put pressure on the Social Security trust fund
During recessions, people tend to claim Social Security retirement or disability benefits sooner than they would otherwise because they can’t afford to delay. In addition, high unemployment caused by the economic fallout from the worldwide coronavirus pandemic would reduce the payroll tax revenue
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