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.
Will The Cavalry Save Social Security?
The author says the typical worker faces the prospect of losing money on Social Security. Will higher taxes solve this problem?
Fact Check: The GOP Targets Social Security
Social Security is often made into a political issue, but the author says that it will take bipartisan action to solve problems facing the program.
Social Security Claiming Rules Invite Calamity
The author says that a combination of poor advice and out-dated rules expose seniors to consequences that last a life time.
Will Millennials Get Social Security?
Millennials need to stop asking if they will collect Social Security and start asking how will they manage the cost of seniors as their benefits are reduced.
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.
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