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House Introduces Social Security 2100 Bill to Expand Payroll Tax
By Melanie WaddellThe bill adopts CPI-E as the basis of the annual COLA and applies the payroll tax to wages above $400,000.
October 20, 2021
House Debut of Sweeping Social Security 2100 Bill Is DelayedRep. John Larson was to introduce the legislation Wednesday morning with other lawmakers.
October 19, 2021
Two-Thirds of Americans Don't Use Financial Advisors: SurveyPeople investing in real estate, equities or insurance often lack access to sound financial advice, an educators' group says.
October 19, 2021
Kotlikoff: Inflation Is a Stealth Social Security CutNot only do COLAs have little muscle but retirees find more of their benefits subject to tax, the economist tells ThinkAdvisor.
October 18, 2021
Bill to Change Social Security COLA, Expand Payroll Tax ComingThe bill would tie Social Security COLAs to the CPI for the Elderly, increase benefits and merge the old-age and disability funds.
October 15, 2021
Most Americans Terrified a Health Care Crisis Will Affect Retirement: SurveyA Nationwide survey found that 69% see another pandemic happening in their lifetime.
October 15, 2021
New Social Security 2100 Bill to Expand Payroll Tax Coming Next WeekThe bill is expected to increase benefits across the board and change the way Social Security COLAs are calculated.
October 13, 2021
Don't Expect Big Social Security COLAs to Become a TrendStephen Goss of the Social Security administration gave perspective to Wednesday's 2022 COLA announcement.