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 Social Security? It's Gotten Harder.
By John ManganaroA tool that lets users try their hand at Social Security reform has been updated, and the numbers aren't pretty.
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.
August 28, 2025
New $6,000 Deduction for Seniors Doesn't Repeal Social Security TaxesThe recent statement that Trump's tax law "eliminated federal income taxes on Social Security" is misleading, groups say.
August 22, 2025
Proposed Social Security-Style Long-Term Care Benefit Gets High MarksProvisions of the WISH Act would dramatically improve many Americans’ retirement prospects, a Morningstar report suggests.