Blog Posts
Apr 27, 2023
Despite Decades of Warnings, Social Security and Medicare Depletion Dates Have Been Getting Closer
The depletion dates for Social Security and Medicare’s Trust Funds are rapidly approaching.
You are here
The search found 494 results in 0.413 seconds.
Search results
Blog Posts
Mar 31, 2023
Social Security Faces Serious Financial Shortfalls, and Other Takeaways from the Trustees Report
Without reform, the Social Security Trust Funds will soon be depleted and unable to pay full benefits.
Blog Posts
Oct 14, 2021
Can the TRUST Act Help Fix the Social Security, Medicare, and Highway Trust Funds?
Several federal programs that are governed by trust funds are facing serious funding shortfalls. As a result, such trust funds, including the retirement portion of Social Security, Medicare’s Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, and the Highway Trust Fund, are projected to be exhausted in the near future.
Press Releases & Statements
Apr 22, 2019
Peterson Foundation on Social Security, Medicare Trustees Reports: Doing Nothing Today Means Cuts Tomorrow
The latest trustees reports make clear that Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries face substantial cuts in the near future unless policymakers take action to make these vital programs solvent.
Analysis
Jul 9, 2018
Trustees Warn: Social Security’s Total Costs to Exceed Income for First Time Since 1982
The report projects that in 2018 — for the first time since 1982 — the program’s total costs will exceed its total income.
Blog Posts
May 17, 2016
Six Challenges to Retirement Security
The number one financial worry for Americans is having enough money for retirement — and for good reason.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/06/six-challenges-to-retirement-security
Press Releases & Statements
May 31, 2013
Statement by Foundation President and COO Michael A. Peterson on Social Security and Medicare Trustees' Reports
Michael A. Peterson releases a statement on the reports from Social Security and Medicare Trustees.
Blog Posts
Jun 24, 2014
PGPF special report: "Fiscal Balancing Act"
The paper examines the close linkage between America's fiscal health and economic performance.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/pgpf-special-report-fiscal-balancing-act
Infographics
Apr 26, 2024
The Fiscal Election: What’s at Stake in This Election?
The lawmakers we choose this November will face critical fiscal and economic decisions in the next two, four, and six years.
https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/the-fiscal-election-whats-at-stake-in-this-election
Press Releases & Statements
Apr 25, 2024
Election 2024: Voters want Candidates Ready to Act on Fiscal Issues
“Today’s new survey shows that fiscal concerns are top of mind in this election, and they want leaders who are committed to solutions,” said Michael A. Peterson.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2024/04/fci-press-release