Shoring up Social Security for future generations is going to require some tough and (likely) unpopular decisions.

We investigate the Trump administration's claim that 88% of seniors will pay no tax on Social Security. See why experts say fewer than 24% will actually benefit.

Back on July 1, the White House issued a statement claiming that “88% of all seniors who receive Social Security — will pay ...

Imagine getting a government budget passed with bipartisan support and no shutdown, featuring tax cuts President Donald Trump ...

If you're married and retired or about to retire, you and your spouse could begin losing more than $18,000 per year in Social ...

Republican tax cuts and immigration crackdowns have deepened Social Security’s crisis. How to fix it without punishing working Americans.

Social Security is funded by payroll taxes paid by workers. But only wages up to a certain amount are taxed — in 2025, that ...

Another change recently announced was a higher wage cap for 2026. Next year, workers will have to pay into Social Security on their first $184,500 of income. This means that higher earners will have ...

Social Security is set to deplete its trust fund before the end of 2032. The main challenge facing the program is a major demographic shift in the U.S. Social Security requires multiple changes to ...

Imagine getting a government budget passed with bipartisan support and no shutdown, featuring tax cuts President Donald Trump ...

Learn about 5 hidden Social Security traps that could shrink your 2026 check and how to avoid income, tax, or filing mistakes that reduce your benefits.