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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.
No Social Security COLA Increase Likely for 2021
Social Security COLA 2021 may bring no increase, as The Senior Citizens League warns retirees of reduced buying power and deflation risks.
Is There Really a Retirement Crisis?
NOT TO DIMINISH the severity of recent coronavirus-fueled market events, but it’s not exactly news to note the…
Feds Consider ‘Ludicrous’ Plan to Trim Retirement Benefits
Round after round of recent economic stimulus in various forms has deficit hawks concerned about the potential damage…
How the Gender Pay Gap Persists Into Retirement
Older women receive just 83% of the retirement income older men receive, with new research finding that caregiving,…
Munnell Calls for Post-Crisis Action to Stabilize Social Security Finances
Social Security is once again proving its worth during the coronavirus pandemic, continuing to provide steady income to…
Social Security Combined Trust Funds Projection Unchanged
The Social Security Board of Trustees on Wednesday released its annual report on the long-term financial status of…
Early Predictions for 2021 Social Security COLA
Yes, it’s a little early to be predicting what the Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) will…
Bye Bye Bernie: Sanders Drops Out of 2020 Presidential Race
Bernie Sanders dropped out of the Democratic presidential race on Wednesday, telling his staff on a conference call…
Increase Social Security Benefits in Coronavirus Stimulus: Warren
Former presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., took to CNBC on Saturday to advocate for a “temporary” increase…
‘Save to Retire’ Gets Thursday Spotlight During America Saves Week
It’s “America Saves Week,” and as part of the national awareness campaign, Thursday, Feb. 27, is devoted specifically…