Social Security
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New Bill Sets Up 'Fast Track' for Social Security Cuts, Critics Say
By Melanie WaddellThe Fiscal Stability Act includes language allowing changes to Social Security to be expedited through Congress.
November 07, 2023
The Real State of the Social Security ProgramIt's natural that Americans harbor concerns about Social Security's finances, but overblown fears could damage the program further.
November 03, 2023
7 Benefit Adjustments That Could Help Save Social SecurityActing soon would allow for tax increases and benefit reductions to be phased in gradually, a report argues.
November 02, 2023
Social Security Chief Nominee Warns of 'Customer Service Crisis'Martin O'Malley, Maryland's former governor, told senators that the "siloed organization" needs a "common operating platform."
October 31, 2023
7 Money-Raisers That Could Help Save Social Security (If We Act Now)Acting sooner means more options and less pain, according to the American Academy of Actuaries.
October 30, 2023
Half of Investors More Worried About 2024 Elections Than Market: SurveyA third of investors think recession will ensue if their favored party loses power, Nationwide finds.
October 26, 2023
Social Security Child Benefits One Path to Ease Grandparents' Burden: StudyFinancial support for the generation-skipping caregivers could include interventions from state and federal governments.
October 17, 2023
How Happy Are Americans With Social Security's Claiming Process?Recent retirees were asked to rate their satisfaction with the process on a scale of 1 to 10.