Will Social Security be Gone by the Time I Retire?
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.
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.
Another attempt is being made in Congress to change the COLA formula for Social Security to pay higher benefits.
There are important actions your primary survivor needs to take regarding your federal benefits in the event of your death.
The author says that while a couple of bills that would boost federal retirement benefits are welcome news, they are unlikely to become law.
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.
The best time to begin collecting Social Security is different for everyone. The author offers some points to consider in making the decision.
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.