Social Security Matters: What happens if the money runs out?

Rather than seeing Social Security as a reflection of 1935’s problems, the goal should be to see the program as an answer to 2026’s problems, writes Kathryn Anne Edwards. (Zimmytws/Dreamstime/TNS)

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October 30, 2026

Social Security Matters: What happens if the money runs out?

By RUSSELL GLOOR

DEAR RUSTY: What happens to seniors if the country runs out of funds to pay out monthly Social Secur...

Social Security Matters: Brother died Dec. 23 — does he get benefits for December?

By RUSSELL GLOOR

October 22, 2026

DEAR RUSTY: My question concerns the passing of my brother on Dec. 23. Since he passed away before the month was over, does that mean he will not rece...

Social Security Matters: I won’t get all my benefits immediately?

By RUSSELL GLOOR

October 16, 2026

DEAR RUSTY: I was a little confused with one of your past articles. In September I hit my full retirement age and for every month I continue to delay,...

Social Security Matters: Does a veteran who uses VA Healthcare need Medicare?

By RUSSELL GLOOR

October 9, 2026

DEAR RUSTY: I’m not yet old enough, but must I enroll in Medicare at age 65? I am a disabled military veteran with VA benefits, so must I still take M...

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