Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
7 Social Security Bills Brewing in Congress
By Melanie WaddellAs the midterm elections near, lawmakers have continued to float legislation to strengthen the retirement benefits program.
August 04, 2026
Social Security Fixes: The Bad and the UglyIt comes down to raising taxes (unpopular) or cutting benefits (even less popular). But there's an even worse option.
July 15, 2026
New Bill Would Force Congress to Act on Social SecurityThe Promise Act would start "the process of preserving promised benefits," according to Sen. Bill Cassidy.
July 14, 2026
Social Security 2100 Act ReturnsThe revised bill eliminates the payroll tax wage cap, among other changes to the program.
June 18, 2026
The Real Risk Isn't Social Security Insolvency. It's How Clients React to It.Advisors have an opportunity to guide retirees and pre-retirees toward something more valuable: perspective.
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.