Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
Trump $2.2T Budget Leaves Social Security Funding Flat
By Melanie WaddellThe fiscal proposal provides slightly less for the agency than the $14.9 billion requested by its commissioner.
February 12, 2026
Aging Boomers to Put Pressure on Social Security: CBOParticipation in federal programs is projected to continue growing faster than the overall population, a report finds.
January 09, 2026
Social Security Crunch Time Is Just a Senate Term AwaySenators elected in 2026 will likely be in office when the trust fund goes bust. Will they act?
December 16, 2025
Most Believe Congress Has Broken Social Security Promises: CatoA new research report offers a comprehensive look into Americans’ views on the federal insurance program.
December 10, 2025
How Concerned Should Advisors Be About Social Security Cuts? Very.It's not too early to discuss what a depleted trust fund in 2033 would mean for clients.
December 09, 2025
How Concerned Should Advisors Be About Social Security Cuts? Very.It's not too early to discuss what a depleted trust fund in 2033 would mean for clients.
September 25, 2025
SSA Chief's Retirement-Age Comments Reveal an Alarming Truth: Retirement ExpertFrank Bisignano's responses reveal that no plan to fix the program is coming anytime soon, says a retirement researcher.
September 02, 2025
Would Taxing Workplace Health Benefits Help Save Social Security?Such a policy change would decrease the program's funding shortfall, researchers say, but there’s a catch.