A Social Security doomsday clock is ticking

A Social Security doomsday clock is ticking

If the federal government wants to keep Medicare and Social Security intact for the next 75 years, it will need an extra $78.2 trillion in cash that is not available under current law.

Social Security Benefit Cuts Are an Estimated 8 Years Away -- Is Immigration to Blame?

Sean Williams, The Motley Fool Fri, Apr 18, 2025, 12:06 AM 6 min read For more than eight decades, Social Security has been the most important government program for retirees. Even though the average monthly benefit of $1,980.86 (as of February 2025) is relatively modest, this payout plays a key role in forging the financial foundation for many retired workers. In each of the last 23 years, national pollster Gallup has surveyed retirees to deter…

Redesign Social Security to provide greater retirement security

A Social Security floor-offset design, utilizing a sovereign wealth fund, can help alleviate current and future Social Security funding obligations.