Social Security
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January surplus shrinks 2013 U.S. budget deficit
By Martin CrustsingerIf CBO projections are correct, it would be first time the government has run an annual deficit below $1 trillion since 2008.
February 07, 2013
Using Social Security to open doorsHave you made Social Security a part of your practice? Watch the exclusive online video to learn how two advisors are making it work for them.
February 05, 2013
How to Fix Social Security While Averting Fiscal Ruin: PozenBob Pozen knows how to fix Social Security, even after the United States falls off the new fiscal cliffand the U.S. will fall, on March 1 to be exact, he says.
February 05, 2013
US sues S&P over pre-crisis mortgage ratingsThe U.S. government is accusing the debt rating agency Standard & Poor's of fraud for giving high ratings to risky mortgage bonds that helped bring about the financial crisis.
February 04, 2013
S&P Expects Federal Lawsuit Over Mortgage RatingsThe U.S. government is expected to file civil charges against S&P, alleging that it fraudulently gave high ratings to mortgage debt that later plunged in value and helped fuel the 2008 financial crisis.
February 04, 2013
Americans Would Pay Higher Taxes to Preserve Social SecurityIn fact, three-quarters of respondents to a National Academy of Social Insurance poll said benefits should be increased.
February 04, 2013
Court denies reporter's bid for AIG reportsThe decision reverses a district court's grant of a request to see reports on AIG's alleged securities violations in 2004.
January 29, 2013
Social Security commissioner to leave in FebruaryMichael J. Astrues departure gives President Obama the opportunity to name a new head to the federal governments largest program.