Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
Cato Scholar Makes Case for Means-Testing Social Security
By John ManganaroA Brookings economist balked at this idea, but the two scholars suggested some potential fixes with bipartisan support.
October 03, 2022
Debate: Should New Parents Be Allowed to Tap Social Security?The plan would expand paid parental leave but could lead to a "retirement income crisis" down the road.
September 16, 2022
New Study Finds Broad Bipartisan Support for Social Security Fixes"The degree of bipartisanship is really striking," the University of Maryland's Steven Kull said.
September 01, 2022
COVID-19 Could Cut Future U.S. Death Rate: ResearchersBut the team, which includes Alicia Munnell, says any effect on the Social Security trust fund is likely to be small.
September 01, 2022
Republicans Need to Get Serious About Social SecurityThe taboo against questioning the program has discouraged serious thought about how to reform it.
August 24, 2022
5 States Where Older Adults' Life Expectancy Dropped the Most in 2020In the country as a whole, the average amount of time left after age 65 fell 1.1 years.
August 17, 2022
Social Security Must Fix Long Lines: LawmakersSome people are fainting in the heat or sleeping overnight to get in-person service at SSA offices, Reps. Neal and Brady say.
August 10, 2022
Social Security COLA for 2023 Estimated at 9.6%While lower than last month's 10.5% prediction, it would be the biggest increase since 1981.