How Social Security has changed over the years

Since FDR first signed it into law in 1935, the Social Security program has undergone a lot of change. Starting in 1939 when spouses and dependent children first became entitled, to adding disability benefits in 1956, and implementing automatic COLA increases in 1972, the program has evolved to be one of the most important social programs ever introduced.  This Motley Fool article by Maurie Backman describes six ways that Social Security has changed over time  Click here to read more.

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