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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.
Social Security: Safety Net or Snare?
“Many people think they can control when they retire. The truth of the matter is, there are lots…
What Raising Retirement Age Does to Retirement Rates
The most popular age at which to start claiming Social Security benefits is the minimum of 62, according…
Could the 401k Be a Social Security ‘Bridge’ to More Income?
When to begin receiving Social Security benefits is one of the most important (and stressful) decisions many retirees…
Here’s How Much the Average Retiree Has Now (Hint: It’s Not Enough)
According to a new report, the average retiree has $177,787 in retirement funds, which is just 39% of…
This is the No. 1 Fear of Americans Facing Retirement
Pop quiz, hotshot: What is the No. 1 fear of Americans facing retirement. Give yourself a gold star…
What Georgia Runoff Results Mean for Biden Retirement Agenda: Slideshow
Introduction With all that happened in the Capitol yesterday, it was a little hard to focus on the…
Top 401(k) Regulatory/Policy Story of 2020: COLA Complaints
The top regulatory/policy story wasn’t Reg BI, fiduciary rule, CARES, or PPP. It wasn’t really regulation or policy-related…
One ‘Easy’ Fix for Social Security
Many of the changes that get tossed around to address the Social Security trust fund shortfall are “political…
‘Emergency’ Bill Introduced to Increase Social Security COLA
Following the Social Security Administration’s announcement of a “meager” 1.3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries in…
Forget Social Security, Are ‘Birthright Funds’ Better?
Birthright funds Social Security could ease retirement challenges by using compound growth to secure future wealth for all Americans.