President Donald Trump is making a direct change to America's leading social program by the end of September.
For the more than 53 million retired workers currently receiving a Social Security benefit each month, this payout isn't a luxury. According to 24 years of polling from Gallup, between 80% and 90% of retirees lean on their Social Security income, to some varied degree, to cover their expenses.
For nine decades, Social Security has laid a financial foundation for aging workers who could no longer provide for themselves. It's also expanded its coverage to include workers with disabilities and survivors of deceased workers.
But this cherished program isn't static. Changes are made on a near-annual basis.
Come Sept. 30, Social Security will change forever, courtesy of President