The future of Social Security funding and solvency is a pressing national issue. Without action, the trust funds face depletion within the next decade, potentially leading to across-the-board benefit reductions. However, policymakers have a range of solutions available, from raising revenues to adjusting benefits.
Major updates to Social Security are coming in January 2026. These changes will affect both current retirees and those still working. If you rely on Social Security, or if you ...
For millions of Americans, Social Security is a key part of their retirement income. About 40% of people aged 65 and older rely on Social Security for at least half ...
Over the past ten years, the gig economy in the United States has experienced rapid growth, largely fueled by individuals seeking flexible income opportunities. By 2025, it’s estimated that about ...
On August 4, 2025, top federal officials came together in Washington, D.C. to announce a major change to how food stamps, officially known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), will ...
Social Security, which currently provides monthly payments to more than 69 million Americans, distributed about $1.6 trillion in 2024. Funded mainly through a 12.4 percent payroll tax shared by employees ...
Social Security is one of the most talked-about programs among older Americans, yet many people are unclear on how it really works. Whether it’s about when to claim, how benefits ...
