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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.
Top Countries to Stretch a Retirement Dollar
“Nicaragua saved my life,” says Bonnie Hayman, who relocated to the beach town of San Juan del Sur…
Social Security Grows in Retirement Income Importance
Doesn’t matter if they’re young or old, more people plan on relying on Social Security for a greater…
Hold Off on the Social Security Hypocrisy
Social Security payroll tax could boost seniors’ income and spending power, with proposals to modernize earned benefits.
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…