Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
House Debut of Sweeping Social Security 2100 Bill Is Delayed
By Melanie WaddellRep. John Larson was to introduce the legislation Wednesday morning with other lawmakers.
October 15, 2021
New Social Security 2100 Bill to Expand Payroll Tax Coming Next WeekThe bill is expected to increase benefits across the board and change the way Social Security COLAs are calculated.
October 05, 2021
10 Fastest-Rising Costs for Older Americans Since 2000Social Security benefits may be adjusted for inflation, but the costs of many goods and services rise faster.
September 24, 2021
Debt Ceiling Standoff Puts Social Security Payments, Investments at RiskFailure to raise the debt ceiling could lead to a "cataclysmic" economic scenario, Mark Zandi says.
September 08, 2021
Jeffrey Levine Taps His Followers for Social Security FixesDozens responded to the simple question, many with thoughtful answers. Whether they would work politically remains to be seen.
September 01, 2021
The Social Security Trust Fund Is in Better Shape Than Expected. For Now.Jamie Hopkins, for one, wonders if the full impact of the pandemic on Social Security will emerge next year.
August 31, 2021
Social Security Fund on Track to Go Bust by 2033: Trustees ReportThe trustees' 2021 projection is a year earlier than last year's estimate.
August 06, 2021
Sen. Crapo to Yellen: Where's the Social Security Trustees Report?"It is now early August, and Treasury officials have not yet contacted my staff regarding the anticipated release date for the reports," Crapo told Yellen.