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Social Security
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2 Ways a Harris Presidency Could Impact Social Security
If the newly anointed Democratic candidate Kamala Harris were to defeat former President Donald Trump in November, a push for these two changes seem the most likely—and potentially impactful
Americans Want Action to Fix Social Security
Transamerica study spotlights public policy priorities across the multigenerational workforce-led by addressing entitlement program’s looming insolvency
Boomer Retirement Update: Growing Savings Gap, Heavy Dependence on Social Security
Separate research from Vanguard and IRALOGIX show retirement outlook has improved for many Boomers
Defending the 401(k)
While attacks on defined contribution plans have ramped up significantly in the past year, advocates for workplace retirement plans are stepping up to counter their claims
Why Social Security Fix Needs to Happen Sooner vs. Later: Munnell
Investing trust fund in equities, raising payroll tax among potential fixes offered in Center for Retirement Research brief, which emphasizes how further delay hurts younger generations
10 U.S. Cities with the Highest Retirement Income
SmartAsset study ranks 345 largest U.S. cities according to mean retirement incomes for seniors, and also breaks down by cities with highest Social Security benefits
Growing Number of Adults Urge Congress to Address Social Security Insolvency
97% of U.S. adults want their elected leaders to propose solutions that would boost Social Security
Securing Medicare’s Financial Future
The program, initially made to offer coverage for seniors, risks insolvency in 2036 and multiple benefits cuts. But lawmakers and organizations believe there are paths to save the program
9 Years Until Social Security Trust Fund Becomes Depleted
2024 Social Security Trustees Report keeps estimate at 2033 for depletion absent Congressional action
9 Key Findings from EBRI’s 2024 Retirement Confidence Survey
Annual study finds majority of workers and retirees remain optimistic about retirement prospects