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Hiltzik: Social Security is still in good shape but faces challenges — from Trump
The Social Security trustees say the program is still solvent, but Trump immigration and tax policies could deliver serious ...
The Social Security crisis is coming one year earlier than we thought
The Social Security shortfall date just moved a little nearer. New federal projection released June 18 show the combined ...
Clock is ticking on Congress to fix Social Security, but will lawmakers act?
The longer Congress waits to act, the more severe the consequences to shore up Social Security’s finances will be. Analysts ...
Social Security fund may run dry sooner than previously expected, trustees say
The Social Security fund will run dry in 2033, unless Congress combines the program's old-age and disability funds, in which ...
Social Security's insolvency date is now a year earlier. Here's how it could impact your benefits.
Social Security is dipping into its trust fund to pay current retirees, with spending outpacing its revenue from payroll ...
Social Security won’t be able to pay full benefits in 2034 if Congress doesn’t act
Social Security will not be able to fully pay monthly benefits to tens of millions of retirees and people with disabilities ...
Social Security fund could run dry ahead of earlier forecast, trustees say
The annual report forecasts the date when the trust funds will run out of money, triggering sharp automatic cuts in benefits.
Social Security Warns of 23% Benefit Cut by 2034 Without a Fix
The Social Security trust fund will become unable to pay scheduled benefits to retirees and the disabled as soon as 2034, new ...