Social Security
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Social Security’s 3.6% Benefit Increase Scorned as Not Enough
By Joyce HansonFor the first time since 2009, the U.S. government said Wednesday that it will raise Social Security benefits with a cost-of-living adjustment, up 3.6%, and the announcement was followed by praiseand criticism.
October 19, 2011
Most Retirees Will Not See Full COLA in 2012 Social Security ChecksInsured Retirement Institute President Cathy Weatherford says the need for guaranteed income is growing as Social Security and pensions become less reliable forms of retirement income.
October 19, 2011
Half of Millennial Generation Doubts Social Security Will Exist for ThemA new study suggests only 5% think Social Security will exist at the same benefit level as today, and 18% are not sure what will happen with Social Security by the time they retire.
October 14, 2011
Republicans to Joint Select Committee: Repeal PPACA, Scrutinize Entitlement ProgramsIf you want to trim the budget, throw PPACA overboard and standardize states' health care spending and preserve Medicare access to rural areas, says the Senate Finance Committee's leading Republican.
October 12, 2011
Social Security Planning: A New Angle for Your Senior ClientsThe Social Security election decision, especially for married couples, is one of the most important decisions your clients will make in retirement.
October 12, 2011
Social Security Planning: A New Angle for Your Senior ClientsThe Social Security election decision, especially for married couples, is one of the most important decisions your clients will make in retirement.
October 12, 2011
Wall Street Shrinkage (Wall Street Journal)Occupy Wall Street protests carry on in protest of large-scale capitalism, but things aren't looking that cushy in the center of world finance these days.
October 04, 2011
More COLA on seniors' diet in 2012?Rumors are swirling around Capitol Hill that seniors may receive a Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) hike in 2012.