Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
9 Questions You'll Get at Holiday Parties in 2023
By Bryce SandersAfter a few drinks, people might start asking you about markets, investments or becoming a client.
November 07, 2023
The Real State of the Social Security ProgramIt's natural that Americans harbor concerns about Social Security's finances, but overblown fears could damage the program further.
November 03, 2023
7 Benefit Adjustments That Could Help Save Social SecurityActing soon would allow for tax increases and benefit reductions to be phased in gradually, a report argues.
October 31, 2023
7 Money-Raisers That Could Help Save Social Security (If We Act Now)Acting sooner means more options and less pain, according to the American Academy of Actuaries.
August 14, 2023
Here's the Size of Social Security Cuts if Congress Doesn't Act Soon: CRFBThe 70 million retirees, dependents and survivors collecting benefits could face steep cuts as soon as 2033.
August 08, 2023
90% of Americans Plan to Claim Social Security Before 70: SurveyThe choice not to wait for larger benefit payments is a deliberate one, the survey found.
July 31, 2023
Would a Higher Social Security Claiming Age Boost the Economy?Projections show that one of the program's trust funds will run out of reserves by 2033, which would result in an immediate 23% benefit cut.
July 31, 2023
Social Security's Improper Payment Exchange Is Overdue, Lawmakers SayThe House Ways and Means Committee chairman says the SSA is already seven years late on implementing the program.