Home / Blogs / Can you count on Social Security? Can you count on Social Security? Dea. Ron Gray Sr. · Thursday, November 16th 2017 at 7:51PM · 693 views Is it safe to assume that your monthly Social Security checks will support you through retirement? CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBSN to discuss when to claim benefits, how to maximize your checks, and more. About the Author Dea. Ron Gray Sr. Chicago, IL Posts Subscribe Profile Email Report