Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
9 Social Security Bills in Congress Now
By Melanie WaddellThe funding shortfall won't likely be addressed soon, but a variety of proposals are on the table.
June 04, 2025
Annuity Owners Need Social Security, TooA financial professional looks at the options for keeping the program stable.
March 28, 2025
Social Security Is Not Giving Straight Answers on Field Office ClosuresThe agency's leader says it's not closing field offices, but a Social Security advocate calls that claim "deceptive."
March 25, 2025
Americans Lack Key Social Security KnowledgeA report from T. Rowe Price identifies a number of widely held misconceptions about the retirement insurance program.
March 25, 2025
Senators Praise and Press Social Security NomineePartisan divisions about the future of the program were on full display in the hearing with Frank Bisignano.
March 21, 2025
Social Security Says DOGE Ruling Could Force Agency to Shut DownThe escalating fight between Trump and the courts could put 73 million Americans' benefits in the crossfire.
March 10, 2025
Former Republican Social Security Chiefs Deride Musk's ActionsWhile they appreciate the interest in efficiency, Andrew Biggs and Jason Fichtner fear beneficiaries will suffer.
March 04, 2025
Social Security Administration Targets $800M in Cost SavingsSavings thus far has been in payroll, information technology, contracts and grants, according to the acting SSA chief.