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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.
Concerns Grow Over Social Security Longevity ‘Gap’
If only there was a retirement savings vehicle that could address this problem. An all-star group of economists…
Senators Look to Social Security for 401(k) Income Projections
Social Security sends income projections—why not 401(k)s? A bipartisan piece of legislation from 2016 was reintroduced last week…
Yet Another Reason Why 401(k)s Are So Important
Low inflation means the cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security payments will once again be disappointingly small, rising just…
Do 401(k)s Contribute to ‘Income Inequality?’
The 401(k) savings gap shows higher-educated workers enroll and save more, increasing long-term retirement inequality.
Social Security Chief Says America in ‘Retirement Crisis’
Looming retirement crisis? It’s already here, at least according to Carolyn Colvin, the Acting Commissioner of Social Security.…
Why 401(k)s Are More Important Than Ever
University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School professor Kent Smetters has developed a new budget modeling system with the help of…
Teresa Ghilarducci: 401(k) an ‘Immature, Underdeveloped Child’
Teresa Ghilarducci doesn’t like 401(k)s, and the DOL’s fiduciary rule does little to mitigate her distaste. The professor…
Why 401(k) and Social Security Coordination is Critically Important
For years, many retirees have considered their 401(k)s untouchable until mandatory withdrawals kick in at age 70½. But…
Social Security Benefits Betrayal: ‘Anyone Who Supported This Bill Should Be Ashamed’
401(k) advisors know (or should know) about the importance of coordinating Social Security with the 401(k) portfolio. They should also know…
Are Democrats Manufacturing a Phony ‘Retirement Crisis?’
As far as partisan spats, it doesn’t get more partisaner(?) than spending and solvency arguments over the fate of Social…