Most working people pay Social Security taxes on every dollar earned and many pay more in Social Security taxes than in federal income taxes. Yet…
(Washington, DC) – A survey of older voters indicates that Congressional plans to cut Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in order to shrink the deficit…
By Mary Johnson, editor Over the next decade, the amount of payroll taxes flowing into Social Security is expected to drop, but not for the…
Mary Johnson, Editor President Trump’s campaign promise not to touch Social Security or Medicare may be on its way to the dumpster. The President’s own…
(Washington, DC) – The House fiscal year 2018 budget resolution includes instructions for creating an unusual Social Security “reform trigger” and sets up an expedited…
By Mary Johnson, editor President Trump’s budget includes $64 billion in cuts from the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program over the next 10 years…
Women who receive Social Security benefits outnumber men who do by almost 18%, according to data from the Social Security Administration. While women tend to…
Much of the discussion about tax reform on Capitol Hill has focused on lowering corporate tax rates, and the taxes paid by the highest-income households.…
By Mary Johnson, editor One of the biggest decisions President Trump will make in coming weeks is whether to sign legislation that would overhaul Social…
Boosting Social Security May Boost Cognitive Function A severe decline in cognition is often an early warning signal of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Loss of…