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 and the Myth About the 3rd-Rail
The author says that the 3rd-Rail of Politics is just an anachronism that politicians use to avoid talking about Social Security.
Fixing Social Security Starts With Us, the Voters
The author says that the path to fixing Social Security ultimately lies in the hands of the voters.
What The Numbers In Social Security Mean To The Voter
The latest Social Security Trustees’ report led to mixed claims about the financial state of the program. The author breaks down the important points.
Chained CPI Hits Social Security Through Taxation of Benefits
The tax reform bill includes a technical change with the potential to cut into Social Security payments for future seniors.
Social Security’s Future in English
Will Social Security be there for Millenials in retirement? The author isn’t very optimistic about the possibility.
Second-Litter Subsidy Says A Lot About Social Security
The author says a little used feature of Social Security says a lot about the program’s coming crisis. It may cost future retirees nearly 1/2 trillion in benefits.
Your Lost Savings on Social Security
How much money is Social Security costing you in terms of lost savings? The author offers an analysis.
CBO’s Improving, Pessimistic View of Social Security’s Future
A new CBO report highlights improvements to the financial health of Social Security but remains pessimistic about its future overall.
Double Taxation of Social Security
The author says that what he describes as double taxation of Social Security benefits is unfair, but Congress has little option to address the situation.
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