“Political Intrigue” Sidelines WEP-GPO Bill…For Now, Anyway.

The House Bill to repeal the longstanding and much-aligned Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) Social Security rules appeared headed to a forced floor vote, at least until yesterday. In a procedural move described as “unusual,” outgoing…

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Social Security’s 2025 COLA, and a “World of Distress”

The 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment is a welcomed boost for Social Security beneficiaries; that’s a given. And the fact that this adjustment reflects a lessening of the inflationary pressures that have weighed on the economy for the past four years is…

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Social Security Reform: A Pragmatic Assessment of Where We Are

Social Security has taken somewhat of a backseat in the 2024 presidential election cycle, with the need for action to correct the long-term problem funding problem overshadowed by the tepid pledges to “protect” the program. This absence of serious attention…

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Saving Social Security

Saving Social Security has become a very hot topic recently. There are many opinions as to whether to adjust this or that component of the program. Mike Walden for NC State/CALS News discusses options here… As an example of the…

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Comments on the Future of Social Security

Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley is interviewed by WORT Radio in Madison WI on the future of Social Security. He cites issues with customer service and solvency. Read here… As an example of the leading thoughts on reforming Social Security,…

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“Working Septuagenarian Asks About Disability Benefits”

Dear Rusty: I retired at my full retirement age, am now 79 and will be 80 in December. I have been working consistently since. I get a meager Social Security benefit, only about $800 due to my federal retirement offset.…

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