Tell the Truth about Social Security
Retirees, people with disabilities, and their families in every state depend on these benefits.
For many seniors, this isn't a supplement — it's their main source of income.
Today's 61-year-olds reach their normal retirement age right when the trust funds run dry.
That's the mandatory benefit cut beneficiaries face if lawmakers do nothing.
Social Security provides benefits to 70 million Americans and for 40 percent of seniors it makes up the majority of their family income. But in just six years – when today’s 61-year-olds reach their Normal Retirement Age and today’s youngest retirees turn 68 – Social Security will go insolvent. Failure to act would result in a mandatory benefit cut for all recipients.
Click on your state to see its estimated impact.
Get Involved
Your voice matters when it comes to the future of Social Security. Learn more at the links below.
Take Action
Quick, concrete steps you can take today.
Contact Your Member of Congress
Look up your senators and representative and let them know how Social Security's insolvency would impact you.
Build Your Own Solvency Plan
Try the same trade-offs lawmakers face. Adjust benefits and revenue in our interactive Reformer and see if your plan closes the gap.
Ask Candidates at a Town Hall
Find a town hall near you and ask candidates directly how they plan to address the looming insolvency of Social Security.
Host a CRFB Speaker
Bring a CRFB expert to your community group, classroom, or civic organization for a briefing on Social Security's finances.
Spread the Word
Help more people understand what's at stake.
Follow Along for Updates
Get the latest facts, charts, and explainers on Social Security's finances as the debate unfolds.
Write an Op-Ed or Letter to the Editor
Make the case for solvency in your own words. Submit an op-ed or letter urging your local paper to cover the issue.
Go Deeper
Stay up to date on the latest Social Security analysis and new options to restore solvency to the program.
Explore Trust Fund Solutions
See the menu of options lawmakers can weigh to shore up Social Security, from revenue increases to benefit changes.
Dig Deeper on Social Security
Explore CRFB's full library of analysis, blogs, and testimony on Social Security's finances and reform options.
About Tell the Truth About Social Security
The campaign is committed to encouraging action that saves Social Security well in advance of insolvency — for today's seniors and generations to come.
Sharing Facts
Raising awareness about the true state of Social Security's finances.
Countering Myths
Correcting common misperceptions about the program and its shortfall.
Urging Action
Highlighting achievable options and pressing candidates for their own plans.
