Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
7 Big Unknowns That Could Shake Up Retirement Planning
By John ManganaroWith promised tax cuts to fund and Social Security insolvency looming, policy changes could be coming in 2025.
October 14, 2024
The 2025 Social Security COLA Is Out. Here Are More Numbers You Need to Know.The annual COLA tends to get the most attention, but the SSA has made other key updates.
October 01, 2024
Here's How Much Fixing Social Security Could Cost Your ClientsAffluent couples could lose nearly $1 million in benefits if Congress doesn't act, Ron Mastrogiovanni warns.
September 05, 2024
Here's How Big Social Security Cuts Could Be Without ReformsA research group has put a dollar amount on the expected reduction per couple if Congress doesn't act.
August 30, 2024
Retirement Looks Precarious for Most in Middle Class: StudyOnly a quarter of Americans earning $50,000 to $199,000 strongly agreed that they were on track to save enough.
August 28, 2024
Social Security Funds Will Last Until 2034: CBOThe agency's new annual projection adds one year to Social Security's solvency outlook.
August 06, 2024
Real Social Security Talk with NARSSA Co-Founder Martha SheddenOn this episode of the Ask the Retirement Expert podcast, ThinkAdvisor Senior Reporter John Manganaro speaks with Martha Shedden, president and co-founder at the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, about the past, present and future of Social Security.
May 31, 2024
Good Options for 'Saving' Social Security Are Disappearing Fast: Alicia MunnellThe choices get harder the longer lawmakers wait, the Center for Retirement Research director warns.