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Midterm Elections: A Wake-up Call on Social Security?
In just four days, November 3 arrives, bringing the culmination of months of speculation about the composition of the U.S. Congress. Although campaign rhetoric has largely ignored Social Security insolvency, the incoming slate of senators will see the issue reach its breaking point within their term. For that reason alone, it’s reasonable to expect serious […]
Social Security's Financial Problems Surfacing in Midterm Debates, Finally
It may be a case of too little, too late, but the final days of the 2026 midterm elections seem to be giving at least some attention to Social Security's looming financial catastrophe.
AI and Its Role in Tax Policy—A Vexing Matter for Policymakers
There are many unknowns surrounding the expected evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How it will affect the American workforce, for example, is a central question, and therefore presents a more pointed question on the future of Social Security’s predominant revenue stream, the payroll tax.
Considering the Employer Compensation Tax
A proposal by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) to consider an Employee Compensaion Tax is analyzed by the Tax Foundation.
WSJ's What's News Flags the Absence of a Social Security Plan
WSJ.com What's News cites the absence of focus on solving Social Security's financial problems.
Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: A Checklist
Don’t auto-renew your healthcare plan based on premium alone. Compare plans based on total annual cost and what you could pay in a higher-use year.
Reforming Social Security and Medicare: Will it be done in time to avert chaos?
Every few years, Washington issues another warning about Social Security and Medicare, and Americans react in one of two ways. Some insist the sky is falling. Others shrug and note that politicians have been predicting trouble for decades. The truth lies somewhere in the uncomfortable middle.
Will Your Social Security COLA Increase be Enough?
The 2027 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security was recently announced, and it will (as forecasted) be 3.6%. That means that whatever your current gross monthly SS is, starting in January 2027 you will be getting 3.6% more. But will that be enough of a raise?
Should we cancel next year's Social Security COLA increase?
Canceling next years Cost of Living Adjustment for Social Security sounds like heresy to many Americans, but the idea has merit, even considering that it won't happen.
The Injustice of Ignoring Social Security's Problems
The severity of Social Security’s financial future is attracting increasing attention, especially as recent projections place the program’s OASI insolvency date within six years.