Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
Think You Can Fix the Social Security Trust Funds' Woes? Play This Game.
By John ManganaroA new interactive tool lets advisors, their clients and other individuals compare solutions to Social Security's solvency issues.
March 15, 2023
7 Social Security Claiming Myths That Can Shortchange ClientsHartford Funds' Mike Lynch says it's crucial to consider how timing, income and taxes all affect Social Security benefits.
March 10, 2023
Debate: Should Retirement Tax Benefits Be Cut to Support Social Security?Our tax experts discuss whether reducing tax incentives would be a feasible alternative to cutting Social Security benefits.
March 09, 2023
Nikki Haley Calls for Raising Retirement AgeHaley also suggested in a speech that benefits for wealthy retirees should be limited.
February 08, 2023
Please Take Politics Out of Social Security Reform: Martha SheddenThere is far more agreement than disagreement about the ways to fix Social Security, Shedden says.
February 08, 2023
Biden Moves to Shield Medicare and Social Security From Budget ShowdownThe White House plans to post its own budget March 9.
January 27, 2023
5 New House Committee Chiefs for Advisors to WatchThese lawmakers have sway over issues like Social Security and Medicare reform and fiduciary rules.
January 26, 2023
A Crash Course in Social Security's Funding WoesTax increases and benefit formula adjustments could help, but legislative action is needed, and time is running out.