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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.
Social Security Announces Benefit Increase for 2019
The Social Security Administration announced its cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2019, and it’s substantial (at least when compared…
The Break-Up: Senator Looks to Improve Women’s Retirement Outlook
Senator Patty Murray fights for women's retirement equality, challenging the odds and advocating for better financial security.
Knock It Off—Social Security Isn’t Going Away
Social Security Myths debunked—learn the facts about benefits, solvency, and how they shape your retirement planning decisions.
How to Avoid Retirement Plan Tax Pain
Tax Torpedo impacts retirees with higher hidden taxes. Learn strategies to reduce rates and extend retirement portfolio longevity.
A Massive 401(k) Mission Creep Mistake
Is it two birds with one stone or taking an eye off the ball? More “good ideas” are…
Rubio: ‘Use Retirement Benefits for Parental Leave’
Here’s a government retirement proposal we can (sorta, kinda) get behind—delay retirement a few months in order to spend…
Reason No. 3,182 to Invest in 401(k)s
Social Security future concerns many workers, as most still rely on it for retirement despite uncertainty about funding.
Effective 401(k) Plan Design Elements
Retirement plan strategies to boost participation using auto-enrollment, escalation, and Social Security insights from George Fraser.
Social Security Payout to Exceed Income for First Time in 36 Years
It’s brought up ad nauseum: Social Security is running out. But perhaps it should be discussed even more,…
Social Security Fail: Americans Don’t Know the Basics
Depressing, discouraging, damaging—pick a word to describe the following findings from MassMutual. The financial services giant recently administered…