Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
Debate: Should Social Security Benefits Be Capped at $50K Per Person?
By Robert Bloink and William H. ByrnesA proposed change would limit annual payments to $100,000 per couple or $50,000 per single taxpayer.
February 13, 2026
Think You Can Fix Social Security? It's Gotten Harder.A tool that lets users try their hand at Social Security reform has been updated, and the numbers aren't pretty.
February 12, 2026
Aging Boomers to Put Pressure on Social Security: CBOParticipation in federal programs is projected to continue growing faster than the overall population, a report finds.
January 09, 2026
Social Security Crunch Time Is Just a Senate Term AwaySenators elected in 2026 will likely be in office when the trust fund goes bust. Will they act?
December 16, 2025
Most Believe Congress Has Broken Social Security Promises: CatoA new research report offers a comprehensive look into Americans’ views on the federal insurance program.
December 10, 2025
How Concerned Should Advisors Be About Social Security Cuts? Very.It's not too early to discuss what a depleted trust fund in 2033 would mean for clients.
December 09, 2025
How Concerned Should Advisors Be About Social Security Cuts? Very.It's not too early to discuss what a depleted trust fund in 2033 would mean for clients.
September 25, 2025
SSA Chief's Retirement-Age Comments Reveal an Alarming Truth: Retirement ExpertFrank Bisignano's responses reveal that no plan to fix the program is coming anytime soon, says a retirement researcher.