Has Congress Stolen Trillions From Social Security? The Answer Is Clear as Day.

In January, the average retired-worker beneficiary brought home a $1,976 check from Social Security. While this average monthly payout might not sound like much, Social Security helped to pull 22.7 million people out of poverty in 2022, including 16.5 million adults aged 65 and over.Despite the undeniably important role Social Security plays in helping aging Americans make ends meet, the foundation of this leading retirement program has been crumbling for decades. While a confluence of factors is responsible for Social Security's worsening financial outlook, the finger of blame often gets pointed at Congress.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool