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Analyzing President-elect Trump’s Proposed Elimination of Income Tax on Social Security
The days, weeks, and months following Donald Trump’s return to the White House will be eventful, to be sure. And one of the key policy areas seniors will be following closely is candidate Trump’s promise to remove Social Security benefits…
While the Election Smoke is Clearing, Some Thoughts on Social Security’s Future
The race is over at this point, except for resolution of a few House seats, so attention can now be focused on what might happen on Social Security reform. As most folks know, we’re about eight years away from the…
“Political Intrigue” Sidelines WEP-GPO Bill…For Now, Anyway.
The House Bill to repeal the longstanding and much-aligned Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) Social Security rules appeared headed to a forced floor vote, at least until yesterday. In a procedural move described as “unusual,” outgoing…
Social Security’s 2025 COLA, and a “World of Distress”
The 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment is a welcomed boost for Social Security beneficiaries; that’s a given. And the fact that this adjustment reflects a lessening of the inflationary pressures that have weighed on the economy for the past four years is…
Social Security Reform: A Pragmatic Assessment of Where We Are
Social Security has taken somewhat of a backseat in the 2024 presidential election cycle, with the need for action to correct the long-term problem funding problem overshadowed by the tepid pledges to “protect” the program. This absence of serious attention…
Saving Social Security
Saving Social Security has become a very hot topic recently. There are many opinions as to whether to adjust this or that component of the program. Mike Walden for NC State/CALS News discusses options here… As an example of the…
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…