Brenton Smith
Brenton Smith (A.K.A. Joe The Economist) writes nationally on the issue of Social Security reform with work appearing in Forbes, FedSmith.com, MarketWatch, TheHill.com, and regional media like The Denver Post.
Social Security, the WEP, and Fairness
The author critiques a proposed WEP reform bill and offers alternate solutions to the problem posed by the WEP.
Warren’s Social Security Proposal Adds More Questions Than Answers to the Debate
The author offers an analysis of Elizabeth Warren’s proposal to expand Social Security.
Fixing Social Security by Ending it
The author says that making Social Security into a welfare program is like fixing a hole in the wall by calling it a window.
Delayed Benefits Could Expedite Social Security’s Financial Instability
A law passed in the last century threatens the long-term stability of Social Security.
2019 Social Security Trustees Report: Finally Some Good News?
The author discusses the 2019 Social Security trustees report and why it appears to contain good news on the surface.
Upcoming Social Security Trustees Report: What’s The Difference Between Bad News and Worse News?
The 2019 Social Security Trustees report is slated for release soon. The author says if there is bad news about the program’s future, now is the time to report it.
Will Social Security be Gone by the Time I Retire?
A question younger Americans often ask is, “Will Social Security be there when I retire?” The author explores this scenario and what threats the program faces.
Is Social Security Welfare or Insurance?
New legislation promises to keep Social Security solvent for the rest of the century, but the author says the devil is in the details of the bill.
Eliminate the Cap, Solve Social Security’s Financial Problems?
Would eliminating the cap on Social Security be a good thing? The author says it is not a good idea.
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