Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
Senate to Vote on Stimulus, PPP Funds This Week
By Melanie WaddellHouse Speaker Pelosi had set a Tuesday deadline for reaching a stimulus deal before the election.
August 17, 2020
Postal Service Crisis Could Lead to Next Stimulus Bill: Valliere"Several Democrats said this weekend that postal funding could be wrapped into a bigger package," Valliere said.
August 03, 2020
SEC Charges South Florida Spouses With $500M ScamThe couple bilked investors in a scheme involving unregistered securities offerings, the regulator says.
July 20, 2020
Trump's Payroll Tax Cut to Be Included in Next Relief BillRepublican leaders discussed the bill with Trump in the Oval Office today. Democratic leader Schumer blasted the proposal.
April 08, 2020
Democrats Call for 'Interim Emergency' Coronavirus BillSchumer and Pelosi want to expand PPP loans and other aid as lawmakers discuss a broader follow-up to the CARES Act.
August 13, 2019
New Funding to Help Snappy Kraken Expand Its Offerings, CEO SaysThe advisor-focused marketing technology company gets $3.5 million in a seed round investment.
July 23, 2019
Trump, Congress Clinch Debt-Limit Deal After Tense NegotiationsThe broad agreement suspends the debt ceiling until July 31, 2021, eliminating the risk that the government could miss payments as early as September.
May 28, 2019
Public Pensions Had a Good Q1Milliman's top 100 public pension funding index shows a big jump in funded ratios.