Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
House Passes $1.1 Trillion Government Budget
By Derek Wallbank, BloombergLawmakers voted 359-67 to send the measure to the Senate, which is set to pass it later this week.
January 06, 2014
2013 saw pension funding reboundAggregate pension funded status is pegged at 93 percent at year-end 2013, a big jump from 77 percent at the end of 2012.
December 05, 2013
Germany Still Thorn in Side of Eurozone Banking UnionWhile in general German banks are stronger than others in the eurozone, stress tests could shine a light on a few exceptions.
November 19, 2013
SSA wants more support for SSDI deadbeat huntManagers conducted 428,568 continuing disability reviews last year but still face a large backlog.
November 19, 2013
SSA wants more support for SSDI deadbeat huntManagers conducted 428,568 continuing disability reviews last year but still face a large backlog.
October 21, 2013
Cash In on Washington Dysfunction, Friedman Urges InvestorsWashington Update analyst Andy Friedman sees a market downturn as Jan. 15 and Feb. 7 deadlines loom, creating an opportunity for investors.
October 02, 2013
Tough choices for mothers and kidsSome 9 million mothers could be forced to make some tough choices in about one week's time.
September 16, 2013
What Nonprofits Want From FundersNonprofits believe foundations could be a lot more helpful in certain critical areas, according to a survey by the Center for Effective Philanthropy.