Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
Debate: Should High Earners Pay More Social Security Taxes?
By Robert Bloink | William H. ByrnesTwo professors debate whether collecting payroll taxes on income above $400,000 is the best way to shore up Social Security.
October 27, 2021
16 Big Social Security Changes in the New 'Sacred Trust' BillThe sweeping bill, Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust, makes several major changes beyond expanding the payroll tax.
October 26, 2021
House Introduces Social Security 2100 Bill to Expand Payroll TaxThe bill adopts CPI-E as the basis of the annual COLA and applies the payroll tax to wages above $400,000.
October 26, 2021
13 Scariest Retirement Statistics: 2021These scary facts could make pre- and post-retirees tremble.
October 20, 2021
House Debut of Sweeping Social Security 2100 Bill Is DelayedRep. John Larson was to introduce the legislation Wednesday morning with other lawmakers.
October 18, 2021
Bill to Change Social Security COLA, Expand Payroll Tax ComingThe bill would tie Social Security COLAs to the CPI for the Elderly, increase benefits and merge the old-age and disability funds.
October 15, 2021
Most Americans Terrified a Health Care Crisis Will Affect Retirement: SurveyA Nationwide survey found that 69% see another pandemic happening in their lifetime.
October 15, 2021
New Social Security 2100 Bill to Expand Payroll Tax Coming Next WeekThe bill is expected to increase benefits across the board and change the way Social Security COLAs are calculated.