Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
How Worrying Is the New Social Security Trustees Report?
By John ManganaroCongress should act now to shore up the program as the funding shortfall won't self-correct, actuaries say.
May 01, 2024
U.S. Faces Retirement Crisis, Working Women SaySurvey respondents cited inflation and rising health costs among reasons that retirement is only getting harder.
April 24, 2024
Two-Thirds of Peak Boomers Aren't Ready for Retirement: StudyFifty-three percent of respondents nearing agde 65 have assets of $250,000 or less, a study found.
March 21, 2024
Republicans Call for Raising Retirement AgeThe Republican Study Committee's 2025 budget also suggests reducing benefits for top earners who aren't near retirement.
February 21, 2024
Retirement Experts: Don't Let Clickbait Headlines Sink the 401(k)To argue that the U.S. should simply do away with workplace retirement plans is absurd and irresponsible, experts say.
February 16, 2024
The Case for Cutting High Earners' Social Security BenefitsCato Institute scholar Romina Boccia weighs whether cuts to wealthy retirees' Social Security benefits could preserve the program.
February 08, 2024
Here's What's Wrong With Ending 401(k) Tax Breaks to Fund Social Security: ICI EconomistOne can portray the U.S. retirement system as unfair, but the real picture is nuanced, Peter Brady says.
February 05, 2024
What If We Ended 401(k) Tax Breaks to Save Social Security?Prominent researchers differ on whether this would be double taxation or a smart use of revenue.