Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
13 Scariest Retirement Statistics: 2021
By Ginger SzalaThese scary facts could make pre- and post-retirees tremble.
October 15, 2021
Most Americans Terrified a Health Care Crisis Will Affect Retirement: SurveyA Nationwide survey found that 69% see another pandemic happening in their lifetime.
October 15, 2021
New Social Security 2100 Bill to Expand Payroll Tax Coming Next WeekThe bill is expected to increase benefits across the board and change the way Social Security COLAs are calculated.
October 05, 2021
10 Fastest-Rising Costs for Older Americans Since 2000Social Security benefits may be adjusted for inflation, but the costs of many goods and services rise faster.
September 24, 2021
Debt Ceiling Standoff Puts Social Security Payments, Investments at RiskFailure to raise the debt ceiling could lead to a "cataclysmic" economic scenario, Mark Zandi says.
September 08, 2021
Jeffrey Levine Taps His Followers for Social Security FixesDozens responded to the simple question, many with thoughtful answers. Whether they would work politically remains to be seen.
September 01, 2021
The Social Security Trust Fund Is in Better Shape Than Expected. For Now.Jamie Hopkins, for one, wonders if the full impact of the pandemic on Social Security will emerge next year.
August 31, 2021
Social Security Fund on Track to Go Bust by 2033: Trustees ReportThe trustees' 2021 projection is a year earlier than last year's estimate.