A sudden influx of cash pouring into the stock market is likely to drive up prices. The market may feel a little topsy-turvy ...

How Social Security Privatization Could Impact You. Dana George, The Motley Fool. June 24, 2025 at 5:15 AM. Copied; Although the idea is not new, there appears to be renewed enthusiasm surrounding ...

Social Security privatization refers to a proposal that would switch the current U.S. Social Security system to one that allows individuals to invest a portion of their payroll taxes in private ...

The idea of privatizing Social Security is nothing new. Some 20 years ago, President George W. Bush proposed allowing younger workers to put a portion of their… ...

If Social Security privatization ever becomes a reality, workers will take on a much larger role in preparing for retirement. IRAs would likely become a staple in more investor portfolios ...

As Elon Musk took a figurative chainsaw to the Social Security Administration earlier this year, there were those, like U.S. Rep. John B. Larson (D-Connecticut), who suspect the move had a lot to ...

Increased reliance on 401(k)s. If Social Security privatization were to be implemented, it could be done in a number of different ways. Due to the uncertainty, many individuals may be compelled to ...

From its inception in 1935, Social Security was meant to provide economic security for Americans, particularly retirees. The idea was to ensure all Americans have some source of retirement income.

Privatizing Social Security could mean more investment options for workers. It could also mean the loss of guaranteed income in retirement.

While proponents of Social Security privatization offer numerous potential advantages, it's yet to be seen if anyone will come up with a better solution. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Social Security privatization refers to a proposal that would switch the current U.S. Social Security system to one that allows individuals to invest a portion of their payroll taxes in private ...