Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
Why Advisors Should Never Recommend Social Security Claiming at 62
By Michael FinkeSince Trump took office, more high earners have claimed benefits earlier. They are making a mistake.
June 18, 2025
Social Security to Go Bust in 2033: Trustees ReportThe combined trust funds are on track to go broke one year earlier than projected in 2024.
June 04, 2025
Annuity Owners Need Social Security, TooA financial professional looks at the options for keeping the program stable.
March 28, 2025
Social Security Is Not Giving Straight Answers on Field Office ClosuresThe agency's leader says it's not closing field offices, but a Social Security advocate calls that claim "deceptive."
March 25, 2025
Americans Lack Key Social Security KnowledgeA report from T. Rowe Price identifies a number of widely held misconceptions about the retirement insurance program.
March 25, 2025
Senators Praise and Press Social Security NomineePartisan divisions about the future of the program were on full display in the hearing with Frank Bisignano.
March 21, 2025
Social Security Says DOGE Ruling Could Force Agency to Shut DownThe escalating fight between Trump and the courts could put 73 million Americans' benefits in the crossfire.
March 10, 2025
Former Republican Social Security Chiefs Deride Musk's ActionsWhile they appreciate the interest in efficiency, Andrew Biggs and Jason Fichtner fear beneficiaries will suffer.