Has Congress Stolen Funds From Social Security? The Stunning Reveal...

In February, more than 52 million retired-worker beneficiaries collected an average Social Security check of $1,980.86. This might not sound like much, but Social Security income has proved to be indispensable for a majority of retirees.

In each of the last 23 years, national pollster Gallup has conducted a survey to gauge how reliant retirees are on the income they receive from America's leading social program. What these surveys have shown is that 80% to 90% of retired workers need their monthly check, in some capacity, to cover their expenses.

However, playing a key role in laying a financial foundation for America's aging workforce doesn't mean Social Security's own foundation is on solid footing. For the last four decades, the program's long-term financial outlook has been worsening. Though there are numerous factors worth blaming, what's arguably the most commonly pointed to scapegoat is Congress.

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