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7 myths that undermine Social Security.
“Myths are great for books, ballads, and movies, but they are dangerous for Social Security. Political forces seeking to undermine the program have been spreading untruths about it. These myths not only misinform the public; they can erode support for Social Security which has been working quite well to provide Americans with baseline retirement security since 1935,” writes our president and CEO, Max Richtman, in MarketWatch.
Strengthen and expand Social Security as it turns 89
Social Security turned 89 years old on August 14, 2024. That’s nearly nine decades of providing baseline financial security to America’s retirees and their families – and since 1956, to people with disabilities. Today, 67 million people — or 1 in 5 U.S. residents — receive Social Security benefits. And in all these years, Social Security has never missed a payment,” writes NCPSSM President Max Richtman in The Hill. Read more.
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