Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
U.S. Faces Retirement Crisis, Working Women Say
By Michael S. FischerSurvey respondents cited inflation and rising health costs among reasons that retirement is only getting harder.
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.
January 31, 2024
Repeal Income Tax on Social Security? What Retirement Experts Think of New BillIs the You Earned It, You Keep It Act realistic? Marcia Mantell, Michael Finke and others weigh in.
January 30, 2024
6 Things to Know About the Bill to Repeal Tax on Social SecurityAnalysis shows that the You Earned It, You Keep It Act could actually reduce the federal debt.
January 22, 2024
Retirement Policy: What to Expect in 2024 and BeyondInvesco's government affairs chief expects continued work behind the scenes even as the election takes the spotlight.