Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
Acting Social Security Chief Calls for Funding Boost
By John ManganaroThe agency is facing backlogs after a staff shortage during the pandemic, Acting Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi says.
October 25, 2022
How 4 Generations Think Differently About RetirementBoomers, Gen X, millennials and Gen Z share many of the same dreams for retirement, but they're haunted by different fears.
October 25, 2022
Cato Scholar Makes Case for Means-Testing Social SecurityA Brookings economist balked at this idea, but the two scholars suggested some potential fixes with bipartisan support.
October 13, 2022
Enjoy the Social Security Bump Now. You'll Pay Later.In 2035, taxes taken in will cover only about 80% of the benefits paid out each month.
October 03, 2022
What's Up With the Social Security 'Donut Hole'?Proposals to extend the payroll tax to higher earners would increase these workers' taxes but not their retirement benefits.
October 03, 2022
Debate: Should New Parents Be Allowed to Tap Social Security?The plan would expand paid parental leave but could lead to a "retirement income crisis" down the road.
September 16, 2022
New Study Finds Broad Bipartisan Support for Social Security Fixes"The degree of bipartisanship is really striking," the University of Maryland's Steven Kull said.
September 01, 2022
COVID-19 Could Cut Future U.S. Death Rate: ResearchersBut the team, which includes Alicia Munnell, says any effect on the Social Security trust fund is likely to be small.