No. Government needs to shore up the funding for Social Security. Although, it’s hard for the government to do anything meaningful when Republicans are in a position to block it.

Very unlikely. Plenty enough 70 year olds can still do enough damage... So no payments is very unlikely situation. What I would expect is much lower standard of living and maybe not getting the most expensive medical treatments.

Specially later I think is something that as society we have to accept. You can not keep everyone alive as long as possible. On other side, with AIs and lot of drugs becoming generic we might be able to medicate affordably for quite a while.

Yes. Worst case you will be pleasantly surprised.

Personally I would be thrilled if civilization survived another 40 years.

No. It won't go away entirely. Plan on getting at least 70%, and vote to get the full amount.

2035 is in 11 years.