Social Security Barely Covers 40% of Most People's Previous Income - Here's How to Cover the Rest

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund will run out of money by 2033, primarily due to demographic shifts.

A Harris Poll shows that three-quarters of Americans worry about Social Security's viability, with one-third believing it will run out before they retire.

Only 2.3 workers will be supporting each retiree by next year, down from 150 workers per retiree when Social Security began in 1935.

Baby Boomers are facing a $900,000 shortfall in their retirement savings, making the survival of Social Security critical for their financial futures.

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