Immigrants can get Social Security numbers legally. Musk says that’s ‘crazy’ Only US citizens can vote in federal elections. Having a Social Security number does not allow immigrants to register to vote in federal elections April 4, 2025 Maria Ramirez Uribe
Is Social Security a Ponzi scheme? The facts behind Elon Musk’s claim Social Security’s structure, oversight and safeguards make it fundamentally different from a Ponzi scheme March 21, 2025 Louis Jacobson
Elon Musk claims ‘massive’ Social Security fraud. How much money is actually lost to fraud or waste? Although federal officials have long recognized improper spending as a problem, it is not the main reason for the program’s dire financial outlook March 14, 2025 Louis Jacobson
13 fact checks of President Donald Trump’s address to Congress Trump made false claims about Social Security fraud, immigration, money sent to Ukraine, the Paris accord and more March 5, 2025 PolitiFact
Are 150-year-old Americans receiving Social Security checks, as Elon Musk said? The explanation for apparent 150-year-olds receiving checks could relate to arcane coding practices, experts said February 18, 2025 Louis Jacobson
If nothing changes, Social Security money will run out by 2034 and beneficiaries will get smaller monthly checks Some Democrats and Republicans have proposed changes to Social Security, but neither party seems interested in the other’s proposals. February 23, 2023 Jon Greenberg
Social Security does add to federal budget deficit, despite claims to the contrary When Social Security runs a deficit, as it has since 2010, it relies on its reserve funds that the Treasury Department holds in government bonds. January 19, 2023 Tom Kertscher
Food prices continue to climb as inflation takes a breather But Social Security payments are up, too. And Medicare Plan B costs are going down. Plus Taco Bell and a very expensive pair of Levi's. October 14, 2022 Al Tompkins
