Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
What Nonprofits Want From Funders
By Michael S. FischerNonprofits believe foundations could be a lot more helpful in certain critical areas, according to a survey by the Center for Effective Philanthropy.
September 05, 2013
MAP-21: The wrong course for pension plans?The change was a godsend to companies experiencing cash flow issues, but Fitch Ratings, among others, doesn't think it's the best way to go.
July 26, 2013
Movement to defund Obamacare growsOne-quarter of House Republicans jump on board the effort.
June 25, 2013
House investigators: Disability judges are too laxClaims have increased by 25 percent since 2007, pushing the disability program to the brink of insolvency.
June 25, 2013
House investigators: Disability judges are too laxClaims have increased by 25 percent since 2007, pushing the disability program to the brink of insolvency.
May 31, 2013
Trustees: Medicare trust fund exhausted in 2026This is two years later than what was projected last year.
May 31, 2013
Trustees: Medicare trust fund exhausted in 2026This is two years later than what was projected last year.
May 28, 2013
Foundation Trends on Giving Beam a Ray of Hope to Marginalized GroupsNonprofits and communities in need are benefiting from philanthropic giving trends, but whether these trends will persist is an open question.