A cut to Social Security benefits would be devastating for many seniors. However, with the national debt at an all-time high, would Congress consider cutting the budgets for Social Security and Medicare? If they do, this would be a mistake.
This Fox Business report details some of the proposed cuts. While paying down the national debt is important, seniors should see all of the benefits they’ve earned. Many retirees rely on Social Security for a significant portion of their income – and those who do not rely on their benefits still earned them.
A cut to Social Security could keep our nation’s seniors from being able to afford essential goods and services.
One way you can advocate for Social Security is by joining NORA in our fight to make cost-of-living adjustments fairer. We’re collecting names on an online petition to ask Congress to pass The Guaranteed 3% COLA for Seniors Act. Add yours, then share it with your family and friends.
