Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
New Bill Would Force Congress to Act on Social Security
By Melanie WaddellThe Promise Act would start "the process of preserving promised benefits," according to Sen. Bill Cassidy.
June 15, 2026
'Social Security Is Not Going Away,' Industry Veteran Tells AdvisorsA recent webinar addressed financial professionals' concerns over the program trustees' annual report.
June 10, 2026
Bill to Set Up Social Security Solvency Commission Is BackThe Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act would address the program's health via a 13-member commission.
June 10, 2026
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How Worried Should Advisors Be About Social Security?Social Security "isn't going bankrupt," but advisors still have to help clients plan, retirement expert Jason Fichtner tells ThinkAdvisor.
June 09, 2026
Social Security Retirement Fund Still on Track to Go Bust in 2032Retirement consultant Marcia Mantell called the new Trustees Report "better news" than she expected.
May 22, 2026
The Social Security Clock Is Ticking. Here's What Advisors Should Watch.NARSSA President Martha Shedden weighs in on Trump accounts, key bills and how advisors can prepare for possible cuts.
May 14, 2026
Ted Cruz Says Trump Accounts Could Replace Social Security. Retirement Pros Are Skeptical.Consultant Marcia Mantell said she was "livid" at the idea. But advisors' clients have long worried about trust fund solvency.
April 24, 2026
Debate: Should Social Security Benefits Be Capped at $50K Per Person?A proposed change would limit annual payments to $100,000 per couple or $50,000 per single taxpayer.