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CATO Analyzes Political Calculation Behind “Social Security Fairness” Passage
It’s been nearly two weeks since the Social Security Fairness Act was officially signed into law. In that time, and still today, the victory laps among those who sponsored or advocated for passage of the Act continue, as does the…
Framing the Need for Pension and Social Security Reform
Although it does not provide details, this article posted at fundsforngos.org offers a framework for understanding the criticality of reform measures to sustain programs designed to ensure that retirees can maintain a basic standard of living after they have stopped…
A Deeper Dive Into the Increased Full Retirement Age Question
The Social Security system’s steadily eroding financial picture is becoming more noticeable in the media these days, especially since approval of the “Social Security Fairness Act” deepened the hole. It’s not new news, of course, but we’re beginning to see…
Examining the Retirement Earnings Test
Social Security regulations stipulate that upon beginning retirement, spousal, or survivor benefits, beneficiaries are considered “retired” and expected to leave the workforce. Current regulations allow for continued earning from employment for those who claim benefits before their full retirement age…
WEP-GPO Repeal Update: The Pressure is on for Timely Implementation
While the argument continues to rage following last week’s official signing of the Social Security Fairness Act into law, the House Ways and Means Committee has called for immediate relief for those affected by the repeal. Ways and Means Committee…
The Social Security Fairness Act – Patience is suggested
With the enactment of H.R. 82 – the Social Security Fairness Act – many are wondering what affect, if any, this new law may have on their personal Social Security benefit. For starters, you should know that unless you have…
2025 COLA – 2.5% implies inflation is easing, but buying power hasn’t improved!
Following the COLA increases Social Security recipients received in the past several years (8.7%, 5.9% and 3.2%), this year’s cost of living adjustment seems paltry. Actually, it is more of a return to normal, because the average annual COLA over…
The “Social Security Fairness Act” ushers in Changes to Social Security for many
With great fanfare (and some dissention) Congress recently passed, and President Biden signed, the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82). Enactment of H.R.82 will result in increased Social Security benefits for many whose benefits were previously reduced because they had…
Explaining the 2025 Full Retirement Age Change
You’ve probably seen a flurry of media accounts about the New Year bringing a change to the Social Security full retirement age (FRA). While it’s true that the coming year will set a new marker for those born in 1958…
AMAC Foundation Assists Major News Organization
The 11th-hour Congressional approval of The Social Security Fairness Act—House Bill HR 82—has generated a burst of attention across the media, with dueling positions either supporting the decision or speaking out against it. In the middle of the controversy is…