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.
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.
A law passed in the last century threatens the long-term stability of Social Security.
The author discusses the 2019 Social Security trustees report and why it appears to contain good news on the surface.
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.
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.
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.
Would eliminating the cap on Social Security be a good thing? The author says it is not a good idea.
We recently asked our readers if they would support higher taxes to extend full Social Security benefits. Here is what you told us.
The author says the typical worker faces the prospect of losing money on Social Security. Will higher taxes solve this problem?
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.
The author says that a combination of poor advice and out-dated rules expose seniors to consequences that last a life time.
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January 15, 2021
Fund | Last | % | YTD | |
---|---|---|---|---|
G Fund | 16.5140 | 0.00% | +0.03% | |
F Fund | 21.0356 | +0.13% | -0.76% | |
C Fund | 56.1305 | -0.72% | +0.39% | |
S Fund | 78.1968 | -1.16% | +5.38% | |
I Fund | 36.0051 | -1.11% | +1.74% | |
L Income | 22.3489 | -0.20% | +0.32% | |
L 2025 | 11.2380 | -0.43% | +0.70% | |
L 2030 | 39.1234 | -0.54% | +0.89% | |
L 2035 | 11.6832 | -0.60% | +0.99% | |
L 2040 | 43.9601 | -0.65% | +1.09% | |
L 2045 | 11.9876 | -0.70% | +1.18% | |
L 2050 | 26.1356 | -0.75% | +1.27% | |
L 2055 | 12.6111 | -0.91% | +1.60% | |
L 2060 | 12.6112 | -0.91% | +1.60% | |
L 2065 | 12.6113 | -0.91% | +1.60% | |
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