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Will Social Security be there for you?
A recent announcement by the Social Security actuaries that the Social Security Retirement Trust Fund will run out of money in 2034 has once again given rise to a round of concerned citizens asking: Will Social Security be there for…
Alliance for Retired Americans taking a stand
Alliance members and activists like you, working with our partners and allies, did something pretty amazing. In over 50 cities, you formed a Human Chain against the Chained CPI, taking a stand to protect and strengthen Social Security. We want…
Aging musicians rocking on in retirement
Generations ago, retirement was thought of as a time to take it easy—a time of rocking on porch chairs and reminiscing about the good old days. But, that’s not the case with the current generation of retirees. In fact, many…
Where the Hell Is the Outrage?
From the first breaths of life to the last, our lives are being stolen out from under us. From infant care and early education to Social Security and Medicare, the dominant economic ideology is demanding more lifelong sacrifices from the…
By Delaying Obamacare’s Employer Mandate, Did The White House Also Delay The Individual Mandate?
Last week’s two surprise announcements – that the Obama administration is postponing enforcement of the employer mandate, and instituting an “honor system” for those claiming eligibility for exchange coverage and the premium subsidies that would often go with it –…
US consumer borrowing up as credit card use rises
Some economists say many Americans remain cautious because higher Social Security taxes this year have reduced paychecks for most. Despite the jump in credit card debt in May, consumers aren’t likely to increase their card use to pre-recession levels, …Read…
America Drowns In Debt, Dependency
Our government has a spending problem. The projected federal revenue for 2013 is $2.712 trillion — the highest amount in our history — so it’s not an income problem. It’s a spending problem about which very few in Washington seem…
Study: 1 in 3 Americans can’t afford to retire
A new report paints a rather grim assessment of how prepared we are for retirement. “The Retirement Savings Crisis: Is it Worse Than We Think?” from the Washington-based National Institute on Retirement Security, says the typical American family has only a…
The color of money / Know your marriage benefits
The Supreme Court decision upending the federal Defense of Marriage Act opens a lot of financial doors for same-sex couples. But if you cross that threshold, it’s important that you understand your new rights. Read more… Notice: The “Read…
Social Security: Give taxpayers their money back
OK, so here it is short and sweet. Due to the “deal” made for stealing social security funds years ago, we the taxpayers should demand that all funds be replaced with interest and locked into a secure account that is…