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June 18, 2018

Social Security, Medicare: Should you worry?

  • Both programs will start tapping their reserves this year, meaning that income from payroll taxes and interest earned will no longer cover costs.
  • By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR
    Associated Press

    WASHINGTON — An unexpected weakening in the finances of Social Security and Medicare has raised concern about the bedrock programs for the middle class. The problems may only keep getting worse in a time of political tension and deep partisan divisions.

    Here are some questions and answers on an issue that ultimately will affect every American family and isn't going away:


     
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