Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
Why Clients Want to Claim Social Security Early, and What Advisors Can Do
By John ManganaroWhile some truly need the money, many others have issues an advisor could address, Joel Schiffman of Shroders says.
October 13, 2022
Enjoy the Social Security Bump Now. You'll Pay Later.In 2035, taxes taken in will cover only about 80% of the benefits paid out each month.
October 03, 2022
What's Up With the Social Security 'Donut Hole'?Proposals to extend the payroll tax to higher earners would increase these workers' taxes but not their retirement benefits.
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.