Income for the lower and middle classes is stagnant: Only income up to a certain amount is subject to Social Security payroll ...

The system’s trust fund is expected to run out by 2033 unless Congress takes action.

The Social Security Board of Trustees said last week that the program’s combined trust funds will run out of money in 2034 — ...

The SSA releases a report called the Monthly Statistical Snapshot, which includes information about how much money the ...

Social Security is dipping into its trust fund to pay current retirees, with spending outpacing its revenue from payroll ...

American seniors are heavily reliant on Social Security to make ends meet. Six in 10 retirees said their benefits are a major ...

I don’t want to imagine what an America without Social Security would look like, and it is my hope that you feel the same way. Tags: SOCIAL SECURITY. Join the conversation as a VIP Member ...

Social Security is a collective good for our society; ... Why America Needs Social Security. By Steve Vernon. Updated on: August 30, 2011 / 3:59 PM EDT / MoneyWatch ...

According to the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) monthly snapshot, retired workers received an average Social Security check of $1,830.66 in February 2023. That translates to $21,967.92 a ...

Since the Social Security Act of 1935, Social Security has been America's social program to help fund Americans' retirement. But how much can you expect to see when you collect Social Security?