Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
Please Take Politics Out of Social Security Reform: Martha Shedden
By John ManganaroThere is far more agreement than disagreement about the ways to fix Social Security, Shedden says.
January 26, 2023
A Crash Course in Social Security's Funding WoesTax increases and benefit formula adjustments could help, but legislative action is needed, and time is running out.
January 09, 2023
'Let's Fight Now' Over Debt Ceiling, House GOP Lawmaker SaysChip Roy says Republicans will not touch Social Security or Medicare benefits.
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.