Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
Social Security Retirement Fund Still on Track to Go Bust in 2032
By Rob BurgessRetirement consultant Marcia Mantell called the new Trustees Report "better news" than she expected.
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.
April 03, 2026
Trump $2.2T Budget Leaves Social Security Funding FlatThe fiscal proposal provides slightly less for the agency than the $14.9 billion requested by its commissioner.
March 23, 2026
BlackRock's Fink Says AI Threatens to Leave Masses Behind Unless They InvestDiversifying the investments in the Social Security trust fund could help, he suggests in his annual investor letter.
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.