Social Security
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Fed Sells Remaining Maiden Lane III Securities
By Arthur D. PostalAIG hits a milestone in ending the government's equity interest in the once-troubled insurance giant.
August 13, 2012
Democrats slam Ryan as threat to social safety netAfter Paul Ryan was announced as Mitt Romney's running mate, Democrats declared the upcoming election to be a referendum on the acceptability of deep cuts to programs like Social Security and Medicare.
August 06, 2012
Social Security Not the Deal It Once Was for WorkersRetiring workers wonder: Is Social Security still a good deal?
August 06, 2012
AIG Gobbled Up Maiden SecuritiesAmerican International Group has been an aggressive purchaser of securities it formerly owned that were held in facilities created by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
August 06, 2012
AIG Gobbled Up Maiden SecuritiesAmerican International Group has been an aggressive purchaser of securities it formerly owned that were held in facilities created by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
August 03, 2012
Keep Savin’ It, Sister: GAO Says Women Saving More, but Need Social Security More Than MenAmerican women may think theyre good at penny-pinching, but it turns out that theyll need to save even more if they want to feel secure in retirement.
July 31, 2012
Crowd-funded Investments: Are they right for seniors?Seniors are being squeezed by declining investment income and rising costs. Theyre also more Internet savvy, but susceptible to cognitive deficits. Add the prospect of investing in start-ups over the Internet with limited regulation, and what have you got? A potential nightmare for them, their families and you.
July 31, 2012
Sally Kristen Ride, Ph.D. (1951-2012)Sally Ride became the first American female astronaut whose place in the stars was not bestowed. It was earned.