A common debate is re-emerging this year over Social Security’s “deficit, ” as the federal borrowing limit looms. The debt limit, which was suspended since…
By Mary Johnson, editor A group of lawmakers in the U.S. House recently announced they are working on plans to reform Social Security and Medicare,…
During the presidential campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly promised that, as president, he would not touch Social Security. But will he keep his word? In December…
(Washington, DC) – Seventy – nine percent of older Americans think the highest -earning workers should be paying Social Security taxes on all of their…
By Mary Johnson, editor Roughly 27% of older single women are at high risk of living in poverty, because they have little other income to…
Congress, Keep Your Hands Out Of Our Pockets! In today’s climate of toxic partisanship, it’s natural to wonder whether polls and surveys have any real…
What Social Security Fails To Tell You Can Cost You Dearly TSCL hears from people every day about the adequacy of their benefits. People who…
Could You Survive A 21% Benefit Cut? The upcoming election has important implications for the future of your Social Security benefits. While voters have heard…
78% Of Older Voters Support Strengthening Social Security By Raising Payroll Taxes Voters have opposed benefit cuts in the past as a way to fix…
(Washington, DC) –Medicare costs are taking an increasing share of the Social Security benefits of retirees far more quickly than experts predict, according to a…