Social Security and Medicare finances look grim as overall debt piles up The Washington PostSocial Security will not be able to pay full benefits in 2035 if Congress doesn’t act. Medicare has a little more time CNNSocial Security now expected to run short on funds in 2035, one year later than previously projected, Treasury says CNBCU.S. Labor Market Strength Steadies Social Security and Medicare Funds The New York TimesMedicare fund’s outlook improves on stronger economy, but long-term challenges persist The Hill