The latest estimates suggest Social Security's trust funds will last longer than previously thought. However, the program still needs major changes to ensure its future solvency. Those changes ...
The recent Social Security Trustees’ report reinforced what the public and politicians already know: The program is in ...
The program's outlook isn't completely bleak, two top administration analysts argued. Lower birth rates mean there will be fewer workers contributing relative to the number of retirees ...
Social Security’s trust fund can pay benefits in full only until 2033, according to the 2024 Trustees Report. Once that date ...
The latest estimate of Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 rose to 3.2% after the government reported that April inflation was in line with economists' forecasts, new calculations ...
One disappearing option is the chance to invest a portion of trust fund reserves in equities, Munnell says, noting this is an ...
The 2024 Social Security Trustees Report revealed a slightly improved outlook for the program. A year ago, the government thought benefit cuts would be necessary in 2034. Now, the Social ...
Social Security benefits questions often leave the average American confused, but there is help available in a simple format.