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Social Security Funding Crisis and Delayed Retirement

Updated 2026-07-31 09:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

A warning has been issued about the potential impact of delaying Social Security retirement age to 70. This could result in higher monthly payments but with proportionally higher cost-of-living adjustments.

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If Social Security’s funding crisis is the elephant in the room, this is the mouse everyone has overlooked. You have been warned.

“Delaying Social Security until 70 results in an increased monthly payment — and that comes with proportionally higher cost-of-living adjustments.”

2026-07-31 09:35 UTC