Social Security, Budget Deficit, Fiscal Cliff, Chained CPI Advocacy

Social Security the Fiscal Cliff and the Chained CPI

Proposals to reduce benefits will harm today' s retirees

Using the to determine seniors' Social Security benefits will take an estimated $127 billion out of the pockets of current and future retirees in the next 10 years alone.

AARP Fact Sheet

AARP's looks at the impact of using a chained CPI to determine Social Security benefit amounts: In a , AARP adds that Social Security is not the cause of the nation's large budget deficits, explaining that Social Security is a self-financed, off-budget program and any reduction in it does nothing to address the shortfall in the rest of the federal budget. Download the and watch the video below to learn more about the CCPI and how Social Security is being discussed during the current budget debate. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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