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Thoughts on Dealing with SSA’s Customer Service Issues
Many know that the Social Security Administration field offices face staffing issues, which creates difficulties for folks who prefer on-site office visits. In the face of that problem, the agency has re-emphasized using online capabilities to conduct many relatively routine…
Still Another Opposing Comment on the WEP-GPO Repeal Effort
Today’s headline article on the march toward a Senate vote on S. 597 (Social Security Fairness Act) presents viewpoints opposite from most of the supporting articles carried on the airwaves over the past several months. That’s to be expected since…
COLA and Your Retirement Plan
James Brumley for The Motley Fool explains the Cost of Living Adjustment. Since it does not keep pace with inflation there are other actions that can be taken to increase your retirement income picture. Taking any small steps is worth…
Will Frank Bisignano Help or Hurt Social Security?
Alessandra Malto for MarketWatch discusses whether or not President-elect Trump’s pick as Commissioner of Social Security will help the agency. On one hand, he is a successful business executive and will be running the business of Social Security so it…
What is the Average Social Security Benefit?
Selena Maranjian for The Motley Fool explains the average Social Security benefit over the years and why it is important to develop other streams of retirement income. Read here… As an example of the leading thoughts on reforming Social Security,…
History of Social Security

Lallan Schoenstein takes a look at the development of Social Security over the years and analyzes where we are today and why we need to protect it. Read here… As an example of the leading thoughts on reforming Social Security,…
Only 9 States Still tax Social Security Benefits
Stefan Walters for The Motley Fool explains that although Social Security may be subject to Federal Income Tax, there are 41 states that do not tax Social Security benefits. More states are getting rid of state income tax on Social…
New Debate on Social Security’s Trust Funds. How exactly is Social Security financed?
Lorie Konish for CNBC points out that new leadership in Washington will be taking on the dilemma of how to fix the program. Senator Mike Lee of Utah renewed questions on how the program is funded. Lee criticized the way…
Bisignano selected to head the Social Security Administration
Trump has requested Frank Bisignano to head the Social Security Administration. Frank is presently head of the Wisconsin-based payment and financial technology company Fiserv Inc. Lawrence Andrea for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel quotes Trump as saying “”Frank is a business…
Detailed Explanation of the Social Security “Fairness” Act

Andrew G Biggs gives insight into why public employees who don’t participate in Social Security are not being cheated when their Social Security benefits are offset because of their pensions. When you understand how the Social Security formula works, you…