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Social Security COLA for 2020: Blame Bureau of Labor Statistics, DOL
Marlene Satter & C.J. Marwitz | October 10, 2019
The cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security has been announced.
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CBO analysis of Larson Social Security bill: Trust funds dry up in 2041
Nick Thornton | September 27, 2019
Congress’ scorekeeper suggests more work needs to be done on the bill.
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5 FAQs about Social Security Administration 'no-match' letters
Yova A. Borovska | September 11, 2019
Employers may receive a no-match letter when there is a discrepancy between employees’ information on a W-2 and the SSA’s database.
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10 'must know' FAQs on Social Security
Nichole Morford | August 28, 2019
From basic claiming strategies to taxation and spousal benefits, your clients have questions — and we have answers.
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New policy proposal promotes Social Security reform as an opportunity for economic growth
Nick Thornton | October 09, 2019
Framework would create auto-enrolled retirement accounts on top of Social Security.
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Social Security COLA for 2020: Will trade wars increase SSA’s projection?
Nick Thornton | June 25, 2019
The wild card that could impact the COLA in the immediate term is what one economist calls a 'trade conflagration.'
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Later would have been better, say Social Security recipients
Marlene Satter | May 17, 2019
A surviving spouse could end up taking a penalty of $1,000–$2,000 less every month by filing at age 62 instead of waiting till later.
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Would-be retirees miscalculate Social Security benefit estimates
Marlene Satter | May 22, 2019
Some Americans think that if they claim Social Security early those reduced benefits will automatically rise when they hit full retirement age.
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11 key Social Security facts you need to know
Michael D. Thomas | May 02, 2019
Here are answers to some of the most common Social Security questions.
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Social Security's about to pay out more than it takes in -- for the first time in decades
Nick Thornton | April 22, 2019
Trustees Report urges immediate attention from lawmakers as main Social Security trust fund to run dry in 2034.
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With Social Security 2100 Act, Rep. Larson says get reform process right, don't rush
Nick Thornton | January 30, 2019
'Every idea for reforming Social Security, good or bad, has been stifled,' Larson said, but the 116th Congress will change that.
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Raising the Social Security retirement age: Urban Institute study reveals benefits, risks
Marlene Satter | January 09, 2019
Do the benefits outweigh the risks?
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Warren would boost Social Security, raise taxes on rich
Marlene Satter | September 12, 2019
Proposes boosting the average Social Security benefit of $16,248 by $2,400 a year
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What if we don't shore up Social Security?
Bernice Napach | June 25, 2019
A new EBRI report calculates the impact--and what would happen if defined contribution plans were eliminated.
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2020 Medicare premium hike could wipe out Social Security COLA for many retirees
Bernice Napach | May 06, 2019
The Senior Citizens League is forecasting a 6.5% jump in the 2020 Medicare Part B premium.