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.
Election 2020: Where Do Trump and Biden Stand on Social Security?
The author says that neither presidential candidate appears to have a solid plan to address looming problems with Social Security.
“Defunding Social Security”: Monetizing the Fear of the Elderly
The author says that the recent “defund Social Security” debate is more about politically driven sound bites than facts.
Trump’s Payroll Tax Cut is a Lose-Lose Deal
The author says that a proposal to suspend the Social Security payroll tax would jeopardize the overall health of the program.
What June CPI Data Say About the 2021 COLA
The latest CPI-W figures suggest a small COLA for federal retirees in 2021, but the author points out that it may be the start of a more positive trend.
Fertility Breeds Instability for Social Security
The author says that falling fertility rates may put further financial strain on Social Security.
The Only Way That Social Security Pays Retirees Nothing
Pretending that Social Security will pay everyone if people want to opt-out will insure that it eventually pays no one.
Is the Social Security Trust Fund Real?
The author analyzes the debate over the existence of the Social Security Trust Fund.
What Does the 2020 Trustees Report Really Say About Social Security?
The 2020 Trustees report for Social Security has been issued, but the author says it has little value in the current economic conditions.
Coronavirus Infects Seniors’ Social Security Checks (If You Were Born In 1960)
The coronavirus could put a dent in some seniors’ Social Security checks. The author explains why this is the case.
Payroll Tax Cut? Not So Fast…
The author says that a payroll tax reduction is possible, but there are still no details as of yet.
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