Social Security Myths
The myths of Social Security Trust fund
Will social and legacy media outlets be the downfall of the Social Security system with their perpetuated myths and fearmongering? The fact is that the Social Security Trust fund is projected to reach insolvency in 2032, forcing 24 percent across-the-board…
Social Security and Clickbait…Often Related to Myths and Misunderstandings
Closing out this week’s round of Social Security postings, we take yet another page from Tom Margenau’s playbook. In a post today on syossetadvance.com, this distinguished and well-respected 32-year veteran of Social Security skirmishes examines one of the more common…
A Quick Look at Some Social Security Misconceptions
Many folks aging into Social Security eligibility, as well as many younger folks just beginning to think about their retirement years, have heard a few things about the program. Unfortunately, many of the things they’ve heard may not be accurate.…
Unpacking Some Enduring Myths About Social Security
When it comes to Social Security, there are quite a few myths and misunderstandings that persist. Currently, in the wake of the publication of the 2025 Trustees Report last week, the prevailing sentiment is that the program will cease operations…
LBJ and Social Security…Again.
It’s one of those myths (or misunderstandings) that won’t go away. We’ve seen it pop up repeatedly in the past, and it seems embedded in the rumor mill that fuels so many aspects of social media. Lyndon B. Johnson, our…
Setting the Record Straight on Social Security’s Mortality
One of the more prominent and durable myths about Social Security is the persistent proclamation of the program’s trajectory toward disappearance, with many pundits even setting a timeline for this death march. You’ve probably seen the headlines (e.g., “Social Security…
Social Security: Let’s Look at Some of the Key Myths
The potential for Social Security reform is starting to gain momentum in the 118th Congress, and several of our posts over the past several weeks on this site have covered signs of forward motion on this vexing issue. Given the…
Five Social Security Myths Debunked
To younger workers, it has become almost urban legend to say things like, “I’ll never get a dime from Social Security. It’ll be broke by then.” But that is patently false. In this easy to understand and important three minute…