A New Proposal to Save Social Security Calls for Cutting COLAs
A proposal to help shore up Social Security could mean some recipients no longer receive a full cost-of-living adjustment.
You’ll Be Shocked By How Many Senior Households Have No Retirement Savings
About 30% of senior households have no retirement savings and no pension. Find out what this means for Social Security.
Most People Don’t Wait for Full Retirement Age to Start Collecting Social Security
Most people do not wait until full retirement age to file for Social Security. This is the most common age to claim.
Did You Know There Have Been Double-Digit Social Security COLAs?
Retirees are hoping for a 3.6% COLA for next year. Can you believe there were years when COLA was more than 10%?
Labor Day’s Relationship to Social Security
Before you fire up the barbecue for a Labor Day cookout, let's look at the historic connection between this holiday and Social Security.
Why Social Security Recipients Are Watching Summer Spending Very Closely
When it comes to calculating the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, all eyes are on consumer spending over the summer.
Congress Needs to Come Together, Again, to Fix Social Security
It's time lawmakers work together to shore up Social Security before benefits need to be cut. They did it before and can do it again.
Here’s How Much Most Retirees Have Left in Savings After 10 Years
For those retirees who actually have a retirement account, this is how quickly they are reducing that nest egg.
How to Tell Your Elected Officials What’s on Your Mind
Remember, your lawmakers work for you. It's imperative that you let them know the issues you care about such as Social Security reform.
Let’s Define Four Key Terms Related to Social Security
Social Security can be complicated. We are going to define four important terms in easy-to-understand language.