Survivor benefits include the young children of deceased workers.

The money is critical when grandparents raise grandkids.

Still, the typical retiree also relies on other sources of income to boost everyday budgets.

Some one in seven recipients ages 65 and older depend on Social Security for nearly all of their income.

People will still receive important benefits, like Social Security, and still be able to book flights, but some services may be limited or only available temporarily.

Measuring inflation takes resources, but both the public and the U.S. government itself benefit from having an accurate read on price changes. 

The program is supported by the vast majority of Americans, but, unless changes are made, it will start running out of money to pay full benefits in 2033.

If Trump deports at least 10% of undocumented immigrants a year, Social Security funds are expected to be depleted six months earlier.

Other pressing economic issues haven’t made it a priority. But some lawmakers want to raise the amount. 

Cutting wait times for walk-ins means longer wait times for callers.