Social Security

A survey by AARP revealed Americans' overall confidence in Social Security has dropped to 36%, with only 25% of younger adults saying they had confidence in the program's future.

Social Security's retirement trust fund is facing insolvency by late 2032, potentially triggering a 24% benefit cut for 62 million retirees if Congress doesn't act, an analysis found.

The Social Security Administration announced 24/7 access to the My Social Security online portal starting in mid-July as part of a broader customer service overhaul.

An analysis by CRFB finds the Senate's One Big Beautiful Bill Act would hasten Social Security and Medicare trust fund depletion, potentially triggering benefit cuts in 2032.

The insolvency of Social Security could accelerate due to Trump's immigration crackdown, as unauthorized immigrants are paying $24 billion in taxes without benefits, a new report finds.

The Medicare and Social Security trust funds are lurching toward insolvency. Social Security is projected to cover only 81% of benefits by 2034 and Medicare just 89% by 2033.

A new analysis by The Senior Citizens League found the Social Security COLA for 2026 could be 2.5%, higher than previously projected after inflation ticked higher in May.

The first monthly batch of Social Security benefits are paid later this May than in any other month this year due to a quirk in the 2025 calendar.

U.S. tariff revenue hit a record $16.3 billion in April, easing the budget deficit rate as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs took hold.

Social Security benefits will rise this month for some beneficiaries who also receive pensions as retired public employees after a new law took effect this year.

The Congressional Budget Office's long-term budget outlook shows deficits widening in the years ahead, driven primarily by spending on Social Security, Medicare and interest expenses.