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Cato analyst dissects Christie’s proposal for Social Security
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is proposing an income cap on Social Security benefits as part of a likely presidential bid. The financial state of Social Security is not good and Gov. Christie is in favor of phasing out Social…
Chris Christie calls for raising ages for Social Security, Medicare
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie began a two-day trip to the first primary state Tuesday morning by calling for means testing for Social Security, raising the retirement age for Social Security to 69 and gradually raising the eligibility age for…
US Social Security & Medicare Outlook
Next year, the US Old Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund (OASI) for the first time since early 1980s will have a deficit of 13 billion dollars. According to the projections of the US Whitehouse Office of Management and Budget,…
Larson’s Social Security Fix Should Solve Shortfall
The problem with Social Security can be stated succinctly: It is running out of money. Experts believe the Social Security Trust Fund will be depleted by 2033 to the point where it could pay only about 75 percent of benefits.…
National Journal: Social Security Cliff Could Be Key 2016 GOP Issue
A looming Social Security cliff could play a role in the Republican primaries for the 2016 presidential election, according to a new report. National Journal details the issue, which involves Social Security’s disability fund. That program will start running out of…
Is Rand Paul’s ‘Extraordinary’ Idea, A Balanced Federal Budget, A Plausible Goal?
Sen. Rand Paul is campaigning for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination as a man who wants to upend the ways of Washington. In one way, though, he’s a creature of the nation’s capital: He carries on a long tradition of…
Christie to Take on Social Security Costs; Risky Move Could Help Him Stand Out
In a high-risk move that could boost his visibility in the crowded field of would-be presidential contenders, Governor Christie will present a detailed proposal in New Hampshire next week to reform Social Security, Medicare and other benefits, his political team…
Elizabeth Warren Is Wrong About Social Security
Social Security has a long-term funding gap that just keeps growing. Neither political party has a plan to pay for the promises we’ve already made to people contributing to the system. But Democrats are bringing a new idea to the…
Social Security is a hot topic for concerned, aging boomers
Door-busting demand by aging baby boomers is leading financial advisors to build businesses focused solely on that demographic. Some are forming practices to focus exclusively on Social Security consulting, while others are providing specialized education and resources to their peers. Adolfo Rodriguez,…
Obamacare’s $800 Billion Tax Hike Explained in One Chart
April 15 is right around the corner, and millions of Americans will find themselves paying more in taxes than ever thanks to Obamacare. The law is more than a fundamental change to the country’s health care system. It also is a…