Is Social Security really running out of money?

Are you relying on Social Security more or less than the average American?

One source of the Social Security system is projected to run out by 2032

Is Social Security really running out of money?

If you depend on Social Security, recent headlines warning that the program is “running out of money” can sound pretty alarming. The situation is serious, but that phrase doesn’t tell the whole story.The latest annual report from Social Security’s trustees projects that the trust fund used to pay retirement and survivor benefits will have enough reserves to pay full scheduled benefits until the fourth quarter of 2032. If Congress makes no change…

No, Social Security cannot run short of money unless . . .

No, Social Security cannot run short of money unless that is exactly what Congress and the President want. These are the lies you are being told:  "Social Security is facing a serious long-term funding shortfall, with projections showing its Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund could be depleted by 2032 if Congress takes no…