Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
Social Security Is Not Giving Straight Answers on Field Office Closures
By John ManganaroThe agency's leader says it's not closing field offices, but a Social Security advocate calls that claim "deceptive."
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.
March 04, 2025
Social Security Administration Targets $800M in Cost SavingsSavings thus far has been in payroll, information technology, contracts and grants, according to the acting SSA chief.
March 03, 2025
Ex-Social Security Head Warns of 'System Collapse' as SSA Plans to Cut 7,000 JobsAn interruption of benefits is likely within the next 90 days, former Commissioner Martin O'Malley says.
March 03, 2025
New Bill Raises Social Security Benefits $2,400 per YearThe bill subjects all income above $250,000, including capital gains, to the Social Security payroll tax.
February 27, 2025
Are Social Security’s Benefit Statements Useless for Accurate Planning?The simplified forms, released in 2021, are proving to have some serious shortcomings.
February 20, 2025
What Trump’s Tax Policies Could Mean for ClientsSeveral proposals could affect planning priorities for the near and long term.