Social Security is our most important family protection program that works not just for retirees, but also for people with disabilities and children who've lost a working parent. It's a promise for all generations. People pay for this benefit throughout their working lives. Social Security is immensely popular with voters across the political spectrum, which is why those who would like to dismantle the program consistently distort the facts and  falsely claim the program is "bankrupt ." It's important for working people to know the truth about the program and push back against  Social Security myths and lies  and fight for more, not less retirement security.

Here are six Social Security facts you need to know: