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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.
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, if retirees' actual experiences are any guide.
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
Silvur launches first-of-its-kind “financial wellness membership” via an app for the modern Boomer retiree in a post-pension world.
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.…
Will Biden’s Proposed 401(k) Tax Deduction Change Fly in Congress?
Bipartisanship was heavily emphasized in a webinar discussion about what will likely happen with retirement legislation in the…
Will Social Security WEP Ever Be Fixed? Does it Need to Be?
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, D-Mass, reintroduced legislation in early April to “fix” the Windfall…