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Social Security
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Social Security is a U.S. government program that provides financial support to retirees, people with disabilities, and surviving family members. It’s primarily funded by payroll taxes and provides monthly benefits to those who have contributed to the system.
4 Reasons People Aren’t Using mySocialSecurity
Research shows the few people that utilize the tool really appreciate it, but not enough Americans—especially younger people who could benefit most from its insights—are creating the free accounts
401(k) Participants Wary of Unfamiliar Social Security ‘Bridge’ Option
New Center for Retirement Research brief says introducing this option within 401k plans would help retirees by allowing them to delay Social Security claims
Senator Warren Wants to Reform Social Security Supplemental Income
'The average monthly SSI benefit is below $600, which would keep many elders in poverty'
When Will Fatter 2022 Social Security Checks Arrive? (And More New Year Changes)
The New Year brings with it a 5.9% COLA increase for beneficiaries, but also a record Medicare Part B increase and some additional limit adjustments
Retirement Security Woes Felt Worldwide
Globally, workers have bleak retirement outlook, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and look to employers and policymakers to improve prospects
4 Biggest Social Security Worries Heading Into 2022
A look at key factors including looming insolvency, inflation and demographic challenges facing the country’s largest entitlement program
USA Barely Cracks Top 20 in Global Pension Rankings
Tiny Iceland nabs top spot in rankings while U.S. squeaks into Top 20 in 2021 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index
New ‘Social Security 2100’ Bill Will Change COLA Formula
'The pandemic has only underscored what we already knew and has exacerbated systemic inequities—current benefits are not enough'
New Social Security Bill Will Change COLA Formula, Eliminate WEP
'It improves the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) formula to better reflect the costs incurred by seniors through adopting a CPI-E formula'
It’s Official: 2022 Social Security COLA is Highest in 40 Years
5.9% cost of living adjustment announced this morning will boost the average monthly benefit by $92