Author: Sean Williams, The Motley Fool

Here’s a breakdown of the candidates’ proposals on Social Security, along with what does and doesn’t work with each approach.

It’s time to face the facts when it comes to America’s most important social program.

America’s top social program could be staring down $53 trillion in unfunded obligations.

The answer isn’t as cut and dried as you might think.

Here’s the skinny on the former vice president’s past views and his current plan to tackle a nearly $17 trillion Social Security funding shortfall.