The Social Security program is beginning to pay out more than it's bringing in. Social Security benefits could be cut by 23% in 2033 if the deficit continues at its current rate. Multiple factors are ...

Social Security's looming shortfall is often framed as a distant problem for retirees, but the math behind the program is already reshaping the finances of workers, businesses, and state economies.

Social Security’s 2.8% COLA for 2026 may not keep pace with inflation if tariffs drive costs higher. COLAs are based on worker spending patterns rather than retiree spending, leading to insufficient ...

Social Security’s trust fund is expected to run out in 2035. This could mean a 17% benefits cut happens automatically. Lawmakers may need to take action sooner rather than later to deal with the ...

Social Security is on course to run out of money by 2035. Trump wants to increase domestic oil and gas production to address the country's fiscal problems (including Social Security's looming ...

Social Security is one of America's most valued and important social programs, but unfortunately, it's facing a significant problem: The cost of the program is exceeding how much it's bringing in.