How Concerned Should Advisors Be About Social Security Cuts? Very.

Expert Opinion December 09, 2025 at 08:34 PM
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  • Advisors should plan for a 1% to 2% higher withdrawal rate to cover non-Medicare essential expenses if the trust fund goes bust.
  • Affluent clients could face benefit cuts of 50% or more once rising Medicare premiums and IRMAA surcharges are factored in.
  • Proactively discuss the issues that will result if Congress fails to implement changes to Social Security funding.
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