Former Social Security Official Pitched an Investment Strategy to Keep Fund Solvent. It Went Nowhere. Story by Dana Mattioli, Ken Thomas, Anne Tergesen • 2w ...

Social Security payments are a lifeline for millions of Americans, helping cover rent, groceries, and medical expenses. This ...

In May, the average Social Security check for retired-worker beneficiaries, who comprise the bulk of recipients, made history by surpassing a psychological milestone. Image source: Getty Images.

Scott Coulter got little traction on his idea to avert the trust fund’s insolvency, accelerated by the tax-and-spending bill.