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Thoughts on Improving the Future Sustainability of Social Security
John Iekel, in a post on www.asppa-net.org (part of the American Retirement Association), takes a look at a recent American Enterprise Institute (AEI) article on the subject of retirement funding. In his post, he examines Andrew Biggs’ article titled “Increasing the Effectiveness and…
Retirement Planning – Some Common Missteps that can Cause You to Miss Your Mark
Looking ahead to your retirement years takes some careful planning to make certain that you’ll have the financial resources you need. While many have sound plans in place, there are a few mistakes can easily derail the process, and Alicia…
The National Debt and Its Global Implications
As our country’s long-term national debt marches toward the $20 trillion mark, it’s no secret that there are equally long-term implications for the American economy. But it extends well beyond our borders, with many other major economies facing a similar,…
Negotiating the Confusion on Election Day
The positions expressed by the major party candidates have been for the most part either confusing or non-existent, so what’s a voter to do? In an article by Investor Business Daily’s Russ Britt, the positions (or lack thereof) expressed by…
100,000 Have Replaced Their Social Security Cards Online
(Source – Social Security Matters) Losing an important document, like a Social Security card, can sometimes be a hassle. But it doesn’t have to be. Social Security is with you throughout life’s journey, not just when you’re ready to retire.…
Short on Retirement Funds? Here’s Something to Take a Look At.
The Stanford Center on Longevity, which has as its mission the redesign of long life, has taken a look at situations where individuals find themselves short on the funding they may need to ensure a comfortable retirement. Their recent project, conducted…
SSNRI and Its Impact on Cyber Security
The impending removal of Social Security numbers from Medicare cards, a mandate of the Social Security Number Removal Initiative, should position the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to substantially improve security for program participants. Read an analysis of the SSNRI…
Social Security and Medicare Premiums – What’s the Link?
In an article posted on www.federaltimes.com, writer Carten Cordell explains the link between Social Security’s COLA provision and the “hold harmless” provision associated with Medicare Part B premium rates. Check it out here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the…
Millennials and Social Security – A Short Video
Millennials, that generation falling into the birth year range from late-1970s/early 1980s to the mid-1990s/early-2000s, share in the concerns for the future of Social Security. No surprise there. Here’s a five-minute video posted at mashable.com that puts some ocntext to these concerns.…
Interesting Social Security Statistics
The folks at MoneyTips.com have published am infographic presenting an array of information about Social Security and the level of reliance that Americans place on it. Compiled from a variety of sources, the statistics provide a fairly complete picture of…