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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.
Pandemic Heightens Americans’ Social Security Anxiety
Most Americans believe it is more important to optimize Social Security now than it was before the pandemic according to Nationwide Retirement Institute.
August 4, 2020
Will Romney’s TRUST Act Be in Next Stimulus Bill?
Add Mitt Romney’s TRUST Act, which aims to pave the way for fast-tracked changes to “restore and strengthen”…
July 29, 2020
2020 Democratic Platform Draft: Bye-Bye Reg BI?
The SEC’s controversial “Regulation Best Interest,” which took effect June 30, would likely be struck down in 2021…
July 27, 2020
Trump’s Payroll Tax Cut Dumped from Stimulus Bill
Another round of stimulus checks for most Americans is in and President Trump’s desired payroll tax cut is…
July 23, 2020
Index Reveals Americans’ Heightened Worries Around Retirement
Given the current state of the country, it’s no big surprise Americans are growing increasingly concerned about their…
July 21, 2020
Stimulus Sticking Point: Trump’s Payroll Tax Cut
The stage is now set for a nasty battle about whether or not the final version of the…
July 20, 2020
Vetting VP Contender Kamala Harris’ Views on Retirement
Updated: 2 Ways a Harris Presidency Could Impact Social Security With the likelihood of being selected as Joe…
June 16, 2020
Reports of Social Security Scams on the Rise
There has been a significant rise in reported Social Security impersonation scams, according to the Senate Special Committee on Aging.
June 15, 2020
This is How Much Retiring Couples Will Spend on Healthcare
According to a new report by Milliman, a healthy 65-year-old couple retiring in 2020 is projected to spend…
June 11, 2020
Survey Finds 1 in 3 Saved $0 for Retirement in Past Year
A frightening one in three Americans saved $0 for retirement in the past year according to the May…
May 28, 2020