Your Lost Savings on Social Security
How much money is Social Security costing you in terms of lost savings? The author offers an analysis.
Social Security
How Does the GPO Affect Your Pension?
What is the Government Pension Offset, and how does it affect your pension?
How Does the WEP Affect Your Retirement Income?
What is the Windfall Elimination Provision, and how can it affect your retirement income?
Turning Social Security Into Welfare
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) shared his ideas on Social Security in a recent interview. The author says they would ultimately turn it into a welfare program.
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.
When Can You Expect Your First Social Security Payment?
When can you expect to get your first Social Security payment in retirement? The answer might surprise you.
How Do I Know What I Will Receive in Social Security Benefits?
How do I figure out what I will actually receive in Social Security benefits if I retire at age 55?
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.
Should Social Security Benefits Be Taxed?
One Congressman wants to eliminate income taxes on Social Security benefits paid to Americans in retirement.
New Law Aims to Prevent Social Security Identity Theft
A bill restricting how federal agencies can mail documents containing Social Security numbers has become law.
