Washington Saved Social Security From Insolvency in 1983. Will the Same Strategies Work Again?
Washington made several key changes to Social Security in 1983 to avoid a funding shortfall. These changes included raising the payroll tax rate and F...
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Social Security’s 2027 COLA Is Set for a Double Dose of History
Making history and surpassing milestones is nothing new for America’s leading retirement program. A second consecutive year with a “Trump...
Americans Disagree on How to Save Social Security Before 2032, Polls Find
If there’s one thing survey respondents agreed upon, it’s that something must be done to prevent cuts to retiree benefits. In one survey,...
How Do Your Retirement Savings Compare to Average 401(k) Balances by Age?
The median 401(k) balance is highest in the 55 to 64 age group. High earners can skew the average 401(k) balances because they contribute much more to...
A Top Expert Just Lowered Her 2027 Social Security COLA Forecast. Here’s Why That Could Be a Mistake.
Independent analyst Mary Johnson recently slashed her 2027 Social Security COLA forecast. Johnson’s move was based on improved inflation numbers...
Working in Retirement? Here’s the Surprising Impact on Your Social Security Check — for Better and Worse.
You’re allowed to have a job even if you’re getting Social Security. In some scenarios, your job could cause your checks to shrink. In oth...
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