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History of Social Security
Lallan Schoenstein takes a look at the development of Social Security over the years and analyzes where we are today and why we need to protect it. Read here… As an example of the leading thoughts on reforming Social Security,…
Detailed Explanation of the Social Security “Fairness” Act
Andrew G Biggs gives insight into why public employees who don’t participate in Social Security are not being cheated when their Social Security benefits are offset because of their pensions. When you understand how the Social Security formula works, you…
Are Social Security and Medicare at Risk with Trump Pick?
This Dax Everly article for Kawsachun News expresses concern for Social Security and Medicare due to Trump’s selection of Russell Vought to head the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Vought is expected to resume this role, as he had…
Delay of Social Security Reform will Cost More in the End
By Brian Anderson on December 2, 2024for 401K Specialist The Peterson Foundation projects waiting until the Social Security Trust Fund is depleted would mean payroll tax increases of benefit cuts about 1/5th higher than if Congress took care of this…
The Possibility of Trump’s Proposed Changes to Social Security
By Keith Speights for The Motley Fool on December 1, 2024 President-elect Trump wants to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits. This sounds really good to those who have to pay them. This move however could cause the trust…
Happy Thanksgiving!
There’s certainly something extra special about Thanksgiving, from family gatherings and sumptuous feasts to football and perhaps some Black Friday holiday shopping. But most of all, be mindful of gratitude for the many blessings we sometimes take for granted. At…
Social Security: The insolvency problem & a balanced solution to it
What’s all this talk about Social Security’s problems all of a sudden? Why not just leave the program alone? Is Social Security going bankrupt? So what can be done? Are there pros and cons to each? Why not just raise…
Getting Real on Social Security and Immigration
Sean Williams seeks to clarify and explain just how immigration and Social Security work in concert with each other. Williams notes immigration is a two-part story. Data demonstrate how important legal immigration is to the inner workings of America’s top…
Donald Trump and Your Retirement: Social Security, Medicare, and Beyond
New economic policies are on the horizon with the return of Donald Trump to The White House. This Kiplinger piece by Adam Shell notes that Congress will need to be involved in many changes to current law, but six areas…
Worried about Social Security? So are most other Americans
In a recent survey, over 70% of Americans worry about the future of this critically important national retirement program. After all, most current beneficiaries say that Social Security is a “major” part of their retirement income – one that would…