Social Security
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The Golden Trade-Off (L.A. Times)
By Staff WriterBy raising the retirement age in 1983, Congress did the adult thing and fixed Social Security. It can be done again.
January 15, 2012
The Rise of the Social Entrepreneur (The Economist)High-finance firms have seen little favorable press in recent years, but there's one economic trend that may begin to change that. It's called "social entrepreneurship."
January 05, 2012
COR Securities Buys Clearing Firm LegentCOR Securities Holdings announced Tuesday that it has acquired independent securities clearing firm Legent Clearing.
January 04, 2012
Why Public Pensions are So Rich (Wall Street Journal)Despite mixed reviews and claims of unfair modesty, the truth is that many public sector workers have pensions that are far superior to those of their private sector counterparts.
December 31, 2011
Zen and the Art of Social Security benefitsSocial Security may be broke and busted but its still writing checks; get all that youre entitled to before it changes.
December 30, 2011
JPMorgan, Ally Sued by HSH NordbankGerman lender HSH Nordbank is suing JPMorgan Chase and Ally Financial, among other financial institutions, over losses it sustained in mortgage bonds that it said were misrepresented.
December 28, 2011
Pozen Slams Gingrich on Social Security, Income TaxesAdvisorOne contributor Robert Pozen took to the pages of the Washington Post on Monday to critique Newt Gingrichs plan for both Social Security and income taxes. Not surprisingly, the long-time Democrat, isnt impressed.
December 23, 2011
Collapse of Mayan Civilization Bears Lessons for Today’s Political Gridlock: News AnalysisThe payroll tax expiration in early 2012 brings to mind another expiration expected in the new year: specifically, the end of the world that some sources say was part of the religious thinking of the Mayans who saw Dec. 21, 2012 (or baktun 13) as some sort of end date....