The U.S. Social Security system, a cornerstone of financial support for retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors of ...

Social Security fund set to run out in 2034, ... We have grown a huge, global readership of independently minded individuals, who value our trusted voice and commitment to positive change.

Social Security faces a shortfall because the program spends more than it takes in. In 2024, the OASI Trust Fund cost $1,327 billion to administer, but income totaled only $1,224 billion, a ...

A report from the trustees illustrates the long-term problems facing the entitlement programs, which tens of millions of people rely on.

Social Security's reserves could vanish in eight years, roughly on par with previous estimates, according to a new report. At that point, if no adjustments are made, the entitlement program's ...

Trump proposed doing away with taxes on Social Security benefits. Not only are taxes on Social Security income complicated, ...

Social Security is one of the richest pensions ever created. Unfortunately, it is also extremely complicated. It’s governed by over 2,700 rules, and most couples have over 500 potential filing ...

Advocates for Social Security's beneficiaries said Congress should act as soon as possible to avoid a benefit shortfall.

According to a report by the Social Security Board of Trustees, the program is on track to deplete its trust fund by 2034, one year earlier than previously thought.

Social Security's cost has exceeded its non-interest income since 2010. If Congress does not act, combined trust fund reserves are currently projected to become depleted in 2034.

Social Security fund set to run out in 2034, one year earlier than estimated. The average retired worker could see their monthly payments drop by more than $300 after the funds go dry.

Social Security is on track to run out by 2034, one year earlier than previously estimated, according to a new report. Payments won’t stop once the funds run dry. Instead, monthly benefits will ...