Author: Sean Williams, The Motley Fool

Great news for humanity might not be such excellent news for Wall Street.

Our nation’s top social program is facing a $16.8 trillion funding shortfall and is reliant on lawmakers for a fix.

Wall Street could be in some serious trouble…

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.