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Over 4 in 5 Americans (81%) are concerned that Social Security funds will be significantly diminished by 2035, according to an Atticus survey over 1,000 Americans, The 2035 Crisis: Public Fears Over Social Security.

"Our findings indicate that 63% of people believe Social Security funds will be completely depleted by 2035 due to the ongoing imbalance between income and spending," said Adi Sachdeva, part of the creative team at Atticus. "Trust fund reserves are diminishing rapidly, and 81% of respondents are concerned about significant benefits cuts."

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