Getty Images Social Security is considered the “third rail” of politics — no one wants to touch it — but many presidential hopefuls still have a position on how to improve the social program, which is a source of significant financial support for millions of retired and disabled Americans, even though the candidates don’t talk about it much.
The two trust funds that support Social Security are running out of money, and are expected to be fully depleted within the next 15 years . If that were to happen, beneficiaries would receive about 80% of the benefits they’re owed. Congress […]
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