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Social Security
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New Brief Argues for Reallocating 401(k) Tax Expenditures to Social Security
The CRR at Boston College claims that rollbacks from 401(k) tax preferences could help Social Security's long-term funding gap
Haley Doubles Down on Raising Social Security Retirement Age for Younger Americans
During Wednesday’s Republican debate with Ron DeSantis, presidential candidate reiterates need to raise full retirement age for those in their 20s and younger
Retiring on the Cheap: 5 Countries, 7 U.S. Cities Where You Can Retire on $2,000 a Month
Two new studies reveal places where relying on Social Security benefits can still mean a comfortable standard of living in retirement
7 Key Social Security Metrics for 2024
Changes mean higher benefits, higher taxable limits
‘Most Viewed’ Articles of 2023 Driven by 7 Topics
A look back at what subjects resonated most with 401(k) Specialist readers over the past year
Social Security Gets New Commissioner
Senate confirms former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley on Monday, filling a vacancy that has existed since 2021
9 States Still Taxing Social Security Benefits in 2024
Missouri and Nebraska are latest states to drop Social Security taxes, bringing the number that still tax benefits down to single digits
Social Security Taxes vs. Benefits: Americans Take Far More Out Than They Pay In
New Urban Institute report shows the average American will receive much more in benefits than they pay in to the troubled entitlement program
Opponents Slam Bipartisan Bill for ‘Fast-Tracking’ Social Security Cuts
Introduced by Sens. Joe Manchin and Mitt Romney, the Fiscal Stability Act aims to "stabilize and decrease" debt, but critics say it will accelerate cuts to the trust fund; Meanwhile, GOP candidates voice their plans for Social Security
Social Security Backers Worry Cuts on House Speaker Johnson’s Agenda
Social Security Works, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare issue statements warning against Johnson’s call to form “debt commission” that could cut entitlement programs