Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
Enjoy the Social Security Bump Now. You'll Pay Later.
By Allison SchragerIn 2035, taxes taken in will cover only about 80% of the benefits paid out each month.
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.
September 01, 2022
Republicans Need to Get Serious About Social SecurityThe taboo against questioning the program has discouraged serious thought about how to reform it.
August 24, 2022
5 States Where Older Adults' Life Expectancy Dropped the Most in 2020In the country as a whole, the average amount of time left after age 65 fell 1.1 years.
August 17, 2022
Social Security Must Fix Long Lines: LawmakersSome people are fainting in the heat or sleeping overnight to get in-person service at SSA offices, Reps. Neal and Brady say.
August 10, 2022
Social Security COLA for 2023 Estimated at 9.6%While lower than last month's 10.5% prediction, it would be the biggest increase since 1981.
August 01, 2022
Millennials Are In for a Big Social Security Planning SurpriseThey will likely face a cut in benefits, but closing the gap is more achievable than they might think.