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.
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.
Social Security: It’s All Part of the Plan
The author says that Social Security is gradually heading towards a financial crisis, and the worst part about it is there seems to be no plan to deal with it.
Social Security’s Deficits Still Rising According to 2017 Trustees Report
The 2017 Trustees report shows some significant improvements for Social Security, and yet the costs to fix the program are exploding higher.
Social Security Needs More Independent Oversight
Social Security hasn’t had Public Trustees in two years, and the author says the fact that President Trump hasn’t nominated a replacement should frighten the average person worried about the financial stability of the program. Who is producing the numbers that guide the discussion of Social Security?
Is Social Security a Safety-Net or a Stipend For Wealthy Seniors?
Most people consider Social Security a safety net, but new research suggests that benefits fall disproportionately to the wealthy in retirement. The author provides an analysis.
Debating Privatizing Social Security
Two writers debate the pros and cons of privatizing Social Security. The author summarizes their positions and offers his analysis.
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