Trump promised to preserve Social Security checks. Boomers tell BI they're preparing for the worst.

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• Some older Americans are worried about what announced cuts to the SSA could mean for their benefits.
• Earlier this year, SSA said it would trim staff by 7,000 and close six out of 10 regional offices.
• Some fear that if a check is late, they won't be able to get help due to the cuts.

In the last two months, Moira MacLean has stopped eating out, paused making bigger purchases, and started searching for a part-time job.

MacLean...