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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,…

Impact of Increasing Social Security Retirement Age

This article by Jordan Haring for American Action Forum analyzes the impact of raising the Social Security retirement age from 67 to 69. She concludes that this action would not significantly aid in correcting Social Security’s insolvency issue. Read here……

Presidential Candidates Pledges for Social Security

Both presidential candidates promise to “save” Social Security. In this article by Aris Folley for The Hill both views are explained. Read here… As an example of the leading thoughts on reforming Social Security, the Association of Mature American Citizens…

Can I Count on Social Security Being There?

Younger folks especially wonder about Social Security being there for them when they retire. This article by David Crossman with Bedel Financial Consulting explains that it will be there. How it will look and the amount that is paid out…

Different Views on how to Resolve Social Security Insolvency

In this editorial article for Camas-Washougal Post Record the writer explores potential scenarios depending on who wins the Presidential Election in November. Here… As an example of the leading thoughts on reforming Social Security, the Association of Mature American Citizens…

Donald Trump & Social Security: Short-term vs. Long-term

Kailey Hagen analyzes former President Trump’s bold plans for Social Security. She finds there would be appeal in the short run but problems in the long term because additional revenues are not there. Insolvency looms for the popular program in…

Biggest Regrets of 1,000 Older Americans About Retirement

Noah Shiedlower discusses results of more than 1,000 older Americans who shared their biggest regrets in life with Business Insider. While some regrets came from circumstances largely out of people’s control such as a major health crisis or unexpected divorce or…

Analysis: Trump Campaign Plans & Social Security

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) notes a typical couple retiring just before Social Security hits insolvency in 2034 faces a $16,500 cut, and neither presidential candidate, despite them both saying they will “protect” the program, has presented plans…

How the next U.S. president may address Social Security running dry

The problem has been known for a decade or more– that the Social Security Trust fund (also referred to as reserves or surpluses) will be depleted by 2034. Benefits will then be reduced 20% or more for all across the…

Workers are tapping into their retirement accounts

A recent report by TransAmerica Center for Retirement Studies found that retirement savers are taking a loan from their 401(k), IRA, or other similar plans while still working. The report did say, “Seventeen percent have taken a loan and paid…

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