73% worry Social Security won’t pay promised benefits

Working and Collecting a Social Security Benefit? Big Changes Are On the Way in 2025.
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) isn't the only notable change to America's top retirement program in 2025.
73% of workers worry Social Security won’t be able to pay retirement benefits. Here’s what advisers say.
Gen Xers say they are worried they may not receive their benefits at retirement age if Social Security funds are depleted.
Nearly 3 in 4 Americans fear Social Security won't be available when they retire, poll finds
A new survey reveals widespread concerns among Americans about the future of Social Security benefits as the program faces potential funding shortfalls.
The 3 Biggest Changes Made to Social Security in 2024 and How They Affect Your Paycheck
Various news stories about Social Security have made headlines throughout the year, ranging from questions concerning its solvency to arguments over how the program should be funded. Particulars
How a second Trump term could affect Social Security benefits
Though President-elect Donald Trump has often promised to protect Social Security, he has not explained exactly how he would save the beloved – but financially troubled – entitlement program. Nor did he take any meaningful steps to shore up Social Security during his first term in the White House.
81 percent of Gen X worried they won’t get Social Security benefits
The majority of Generation X Americans are worried that they won’t get Social Security benefits paid out once they retire, according to a new survey released Thursday.  The new Bankrate poll found
Social Security 2025: There's Good and Bad News Coming for High-Earning Workers
A new year brings new changes to the Social Security program. Increasing income limits could result in a larger tax bill for high-earning workers. That said, there is a silver lining these individuals can look forward to in 2025.
The 2025 Social Security COLA Was Announced Last Month. Here's What That Means for Retirees
Social Security helps millions of older Americans stay afloat financially. And without those benefits, many would struggle to make ends meet. Retirees who get most or all of their income from Social Security also rely on the program's annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) quite heavily to ensure that they're able to keep up with their bills from year to year.
I'm Afraid Social Security Will Run Out of Money. Is My Retirement Doomed?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. If you were to ask a room full of retired people whether they’re worried about the future of Social Security,
73% worry Social Security won’t pay promised benefits: Survey
Most nonretired U.S. adults, 73%, are worried they won’t get their promised Social Security benefits when they retire.
Let's Get Real About Social Security and Immigration
Social Security's immigration problem has been worsening for the last quarter of a century. For a majority of retirees, ...
The myths that hide why Social Security is unsustainable
To test your understanding of Social Security, here is a short quiz: 1. How much money is in the Social Security trust fund?
House Passes $196 Billion Social Security Bill: Will Repealing Pension Reductions Shorten The Program's Lifespan?
On Nov. 12, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Social Security Fairness Act, a bipartisan bill set in motion to ...
A simple plan to fix Social Security? Be suspicious, very suspicious.
First, the article suggests that fixing Social Security is not a pressing issue. It is pressing; we do not want to be a year ...
What Will Happen to Social Security After Trump Takes Office?
Readers are concerned that his campaign proposals would put Social Security’s finances on thinner ice, endangering their ...
The Social Security Fairness Act is now in the hands of the Senate. Here's what could happen next.
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time ...
This Big Social Security Change Proposed by President-Elect Donald Trump, and the Harsh Truth That Makes It Unlikely
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