Headlines about Social Security running out of money are scary. The idea that America’s social safety net could suddenly be pulled out from under us keeps many people up at night. But what does it ...

The clock is ticking on Congress to act.

We are told that Social Security is running out of money, facing bankruptcy, going broke. That language is figurative and imprecise, but many Americans take it literally. Nearly two-thirds of us ...

Social Security’s primary trust fund may be drained a year sooner than expected, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office, an agency that provides budgetary and economic analysis ...

Social Security benefits could see automatic reductions within the next few years, a fact that’s made heads — and headlines — spin in recent news. Benefit reductions are a reality that could come to ...

One of the most anxiety-inducing questions for anyone thinking about retirement is whether Social Security will still exist when they need it. With headlines screaming about trust fund depletion and ...

Forget about a six-year timetable to reform and save Social Security before its 2032 insolvency. The clock to direct the reform is closer to one year for Republicans or three years for Democrats.

Discover how capping Social Security cost-of-living adjustments for top earners could save $115 billion, meeting 10% of the ...