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Save Social Security now, before it’s too late
(Source – Jason Russell, Washington Examiner) Procrastination is one of Congress’ finely-tuned skills, as made clear by the unnecessary drama that has erupted when deadlines for the fiscal cliff, government operations and transportation funding have arrived over the past few years.…
Are middle-class Americans significantly better off today than in 1980?
(Source – American Enterprise Institute) Listening to way some pessimists talk about the US economy, one would be forgiven for thinking Americans are no better off today than back in 1980. The issue of rising living standards is the subject…
Getting the message: Social Security claimants are waiting past 62
Advisers rejoice: Retirees are finally getting the message about the benefits of waiting to claim Social Security. A recent report from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College shows that a declining number of people are taking Social Security retirement…
America’s Future Got $7 Trillion Worse Since the Financial Crisis
Still feeling uncomfortable about that tax bill you owed last month? Think about it this way: If you didn’t pay it, America’s fiscal future would look even worse than it does now, six years out from the financial crisis. Driven by higher interest costs,…
Mike Huckabee: Americans don’t want Social Security reform
Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee said Sunday that his opposition to reforming Social Security doesn’t make him sound like a Democrat — but like an American. The former Arkansas governor has broken with his party and his rivals for the nomination…
Social Security Is a Lifeline to Retirees. Will it Save You?
Social Security is no longer just a safety net for Americans in dire need of extra money in their twilight years. The program is now a primary lifeline to millions of retirees who would otherwise find their finances six feet…
Social Security’s in Worse Shape Than You Thought: Study
The Social Security Administration projects that its trust funds will be depleted by 2033—not an optimistic forecast. But it may be even bleaker than that. New studies from Harvard and Dartmouth researchers find that the SSA’s actuarial forecasts have been consistently…
Some Unhappy News About Medicare and Social Security
You’ll hear a lot of vague talk during the 2016 presidential election about “reforming” Social Security and Medicare. That’s because “reform” sounds a lot better than “cut,” “ration,” or “give up on.” Politicians, the conventional wisdom goes, don’t get elected by…
Social Security is an Election Issue
The 2016 presidential election is approaching. Many issues will be brought up and discussed. Some issues will not be very important. However, some may be very important….While many of us believe Social Security should remain as the lifeline for our…
SSA Annual Statistical Supplement, 2014, Available
The Social Security Annual Statistical Supplement, 2014, is available now. Prepared annually since 1940, the Supplement is a major resource for data on our nation’s social insurance and welfare programs. The majority of the statistical tables present information about programs administered…