Worried about Social Security? So are most other Americans

In a recent survey, over 70% of Americans worry about the future of this critically important national retirement program. After all, most current beneficiaries say that Social Security is a “major” part of their retirement income – one that would…

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Concerns Over Social Security’s Future Continue to Grow

Planning for retirement can be complex, with many competing issues compounding the process. One of those issues—the program’s uncertain financial picture—became apparent in the results of a new Bankrate survey summarized in a post on their website today by Lane…

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Policy Options for Addressing Social Security & Medicare Solvency Issues

The focus on resolving the rapidly eroding financial positions of our country’s two critical senior safety net and income security programs—Social Security and Medicare—is growing. As we look ahead to the incoming congressional session, various solutions will likely enter the…

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WEP-GPO Repeal: The Argument(s) Continue to Unfold

Over the past few weeks, and especially in the week or so leading up to the November 12 House vote on H.R. 82 (the “Social Security Fairness Act”), we’ve seen a relatively steady stream of opinions about the merit of…

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Social Security, WEP-GPO, and Ticking Clocks

There seem to be many competing priorities these days when it comes to our Social Security system, from the relentless search for solutions for the program’s impending insolvency to the current push to repeal two controversial rules set in place…

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“Ask Rusty – When Should My Wife Claim Social Security Benefits?”

Dear Rusty: I turned 64 in July and my wife turned 62 in August. My wife has not worked for approximately 15 years but does qualify for Social Security on her prior work record. My wife is having some physical…

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