Raising the Retirement Age to 69 Could Force Millions to Claim Social Security Early, and Lock in Smaller Checks
Quick Read Without Congressional action, Social Security recipients face an automatic 22% benefit cut as early as 2032…
Letters to the Editor: Social Security wasn’t created to supplement the incomes of the rich
To the editor: I strongly disagree with Veronique de Rugy’s proposed approach to Social Security (“This next batch…
The $6,000 Social Security Reprieve That Won’t Be Around Much Longer
Quick Read The OBBBA grants seniors 65+ a $6,000 tax deduction ($12,000 for couples), effectively eliminating Social Security…
Social Security trustees finally admit the baby rebound isn’t coming — but shorter lifespans could help the math
America’s retirement safety net just got a major reality check. After years of betting that U.S. birth rates…
What Happens to Social Security Benefits if the Trust Fund Runs Short in 2033?
If you’ve kept an eye on the news lately, you’ve probably heard that Social Security is in big…
10,000 Boomers a day, $39 trillion in debt, and no benefit cuts: Bessent stakes Social Security on the Trump economy
At Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s testimony before Congress on Wednesday, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) brought up a well-worn…
Social Security’s Income Inequality Problem Could Hit Retirees Hard
Social Security is facing a growing gap between the revenue it brings in and the benefits it pays…
Social Security Benefit Cuts Are Coming — and President Trump Shoulders Some of the Blame
Quick Read Social Security trust funds face depletion in the early 2030s (around 2033), after which payroll taxes…
What Is Really Destroying Social Security and What Congress Could Actually Do to Fix It
Social Security’s $2.5 trillion trust fund is invested in special-issue government bonds as required by law; the real…
Social Security’s Built-In Benefit Cut Is Coming — Here’s What It Means for You
Social Security’s built-in benefit cut is getting closer than many retirees realize, and it is largely a math…
These 5 US cities help you stretch $100K farthest. No matter where — here’s how you can save more, live better
At one time, a six-figure salary pretty much guaranteed a comfortable life, even in more expensive cities. But…