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‘Fair COLA for Seniors Act of 2021’ Introduced in House
Momentum continues to build for changing the tether for calculating Social Security’s annual cost of living adjustment (COLA)…
‘Know Your Social Security Act’ Introduced in Congress
Congress enacted requirements in 1989 and 1990 for Social Security statements to be sent annually, but it’s fallen…
Nearly Half of Workers Unsure When They Will Claim Social Security
Americans appear to be conflicted when it comes to collecting Social Security while many are also struggling to…
Social Security COLA Estimates Rise Sharply on Inflation News
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) and—as expected—it reflected increasing inflation.…
Retirees Happier in Retirement than Non-retirees Imagine
Non-retirees’ worst fears about life in retirement may not play out the way they think, according to a…
2022 Social Security COLA on Pace for Biggest Increase Since 2009
Based on consumer price index data through April 2021, it appears that the 2022 Social Security cost of…
‘Exploding’ Inflation Stressing Seniors Hampered by Tiny Social Security COLA
While skyrocketing lumber prices might not impact a significant percentage of retirees, fast-rising prices of many other goods…
‘Financial Wellness Membership’ Targets Boomers
Plenty of people join fitness clubs to keep their health in check, so it stands to reason that…
Calculators Show Impact of Potential Social Security Benefit Cuts
As the retirement planning world awaits the latest annual Social Security Trustees report—expected to drop any day now—one…
Episode 24: The American College’s Wade Pfau on Common Retirement Income Mistakes that Can Kill a Portfolio
Sponsored By: Dr. Wade Pfau is a Professor of Retirement Income with The American College of Financial Services.…