Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
5 New House Committee Chiefs for Advisors to Watch
By Melanie WaddellThese lawmakers have sway over issues like Social Security and Medicare reform and fiduciary rules.
January 03, 2023
Raise the Payroll Tax Cap to Save Social SecurityNo surprise, Social Security will only be able to pay 76% of promised benefits by 2033 if nothing changes.
December 27, 2022
The 2023 Social Security COLA Is Almost Here. What Advisors, Clients Should KnowThere are a few key messages advisors should deliver to clients as the COLA takes effect, Jeff Levine says.
December 19, 2022
Martha Shedden Holds Out Hope for Social Security 2100 Bill, Urges Caution in ReformThe Social Security educator discusses reform proposals she's watching and myths she wishes people would stop believing.
December 12, 2022
House GOP Budget Framework Sets 70 as Full Social Security Claiming AgeCalls to cut benefits and raise the retirement age could be used by Republicans during 2023 debt negotiations.
December 04, 2022
Immediate Annuity Shoppers Look for 13% More Income: CannexThe increase in the private retirement income target is much larger than the 2023 Social Security COLA.
November 21, 2022
How Reforming Social Security, Medicare Can Be DoneThe GOP wants to mitigate rising costs by, among other things, raising the eligibility age for Medicare to 67 for those born after 1960.
November 17, 2022
Debate: Can Sen. Manchin Save Broken Social Security, Medicare Systems?Two professors share their viewpoints on whether the senator's support of GOP strategies would be a step in the right direction.