Sunday, November 22, 2009

social security

Most Against Another $250 Payment to Seniors

Blogs and comment boards show little support, even among Social Security recipients. more >>

Social Security Makes the Call: No 2010 COLA

Action will affect Medicare also, and spurs drive for one-time $250 payments. more >>

Social Security's Wheel of Fortune

The nation's retirement safety net is wearing thin. Is your check safe? more >>

Is This High Tide for Senior Finances?

Key safety net programs under pressure as budget deficits, health-reform changes threaten benefits. more >>

Poor Social Security Knowledge Has Big Costs

Ignorance about the nation's primary financial safety net is high even among those near retirement. more >>

Tips on Social Security Claiming Strategies

If you're approaching retirement age, you should explore best solutions for you and your spouse. more >>

Is It Time to 'Super-Size' Social Security?

Benefits of predictable retirement income seem sweeter after market crash, poor investment decisions. more >>

Tips to Maximize Social Security Benefits

Delaying payments and knowing spousal benefit rules will help many people boost incomes. more >>

How Safe is Your Social Security Number?

Carnegie Mellon researchers were able to predict some people’s Social Security numbers using information on social networking sites and publically available data more >>

Smart Ways to Access Your Housing Wealth

Once a last resort, home equity can be an active retirement tool to fund current needs. more >>

6 Ways to Maximize Your Social Security Payout

These strategies can help you get the highest possible Social Security checks in retirement. more >>

Quiz: Do You Understand Social Security?

Test your knowledge of the entitlement program. more >>

David Walker Explains Social Security's Future

The former comptroller general says simple changes could save the system. more >>

How to Prepare for the End of Social Security

Younger workers need to gear up for a reduction in benefits. more >>

Four Questions to Test Retirement Readiness

Are you ready for retirement? Ask yourself these questions first. more >>

Social Security Stimulus Payments Sent

If you didn't get your $250, here's what you should do. more >>

Low CPI Creates Medicare Winners and Losers

New and high-income beneficiaries will pay more than others for physician and outpatient coverage. more >>

Health Buzz: Medicare and Social Security at Risk and Other Health News

How to know if a stroke is in your future, and 3 steps to take now to prepare for swine flu's return. more >>

What Social Security's Underfunding Means for Your Retirement

The baby boomers will get their payouts, but what about the rest of us? more >>

Social Security, Medicare Busts Move Closer

Dire warnings about precarious financing of key programs repeated yet again in annual trustees' report. more >>

5 Retirement Risks and How to Handle Them

Dwindling 401(k) balances are only the beginning. more >>

New World Population Numbers Have a Big Impact on Social Security, Foreign Policy

New analysis challenges huge assumptions about Muslim and American growth as well as U.S. policy. more >>

Billions in Social Security Not Being Claimed

Couples could collect nearly $10 billion more a year through better use of spousal benefits. more >>

Do You Know Social Security Earnings Rules?

If you collect Social Security, any outside earnings may reduce your monthly benefits. more >>

Bipartisan Reagan-O'Neill Social Security Deal in 1983 Showed It Can Be Done

1983 Social Security deal showed that good politics can happen in the most unforgiving environments. more >>

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