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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.
Munnell, Biggs Debate Merits of Biden Social Security Plan
Two of the nation’s most high-profile retirement plan policy experts, Andrew Biggs and Alicia Munnell, often disagree on…
October 22, 2020
Biden’s Tax Plan: The $400,000 Question
You’ve likely heard the competing TV ads lately, where the Trump campaign says Biden will raise taxes if…
October 20, 2020
2021 Social Security COLA Officially 1.3%
Another twenty bucks a month is what the average retired worker receiving Social Security benefits will receive in 2021 after the Social Security Administration announced today that the official Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for next year will be an increase of 1.3%.
October 13, 2020
Biden Backs This Change for Social Security COLA
Biden Social Security plan could boost COLA by using CPI-E, raising benefits for retirees and protecting their buying power.
September 28, 2020
Final 2021 Social Security COLA Prediction
Social Security recipients are likely to get a 1.3% cost of living adjustment in 2021, per a forecast today by The Senior Citizens League.
September 15, 2020
‘National Retirement Security Week’ Extended to a Month
NAGDCA announced this week it has extended “National Retirement Security Week” in October to “National Retirement Security Month.”
September 4, 2020
2021 Social Security COLA Prospects Improving?
As the calendar turns the page from August to September, we find ourselves about six weeks away from…
August 31, 2020
How to Help Older Workers at Risk of Forced Retirement
The latest Older Workers Report finds half of older unemployed workers at risk of involuntary retirement, but there are ways to fix the issue
August 13, 2020
Kamala Harris Tabbed as Biden’s Running Mate
Joe Biden tabbed Kamala Harris as his running mate Tuesday, ending speculation about the pick as the Democratic Convention looms next week.
August 11, 2020
Will Trump’s Payroll Tax Deferral Fly?
When President Donald Trump signed those four executive actions from his private golf club in Bedminster, N.J. on…
August 10, 2020