social security

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

By Matthew Dallek - Opinion - April 2, 2009

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

Social Security Recipients Will Get $250 in May

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - March 26, 2009

No action is required to recieve the one-time payment more >>

A Free Loan From Social Security

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - March 18, 2009

This strategy can boost Social Security income more >>

Social Security Merits Support, Not Disdain

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - March 18, 2009

Half of consumers want to bail on the program. more >>

Long Lines for Social Security Recipients

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - February 13, 2009

Backlogs and unanswered phone calls are plaguing Social Security field offices, report says more >>

Patty Duke, 62, Will Wait to Claim Social Security

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - January 7, 2009

Payouts increase if you delay claiming up until age 70 more >>

Patty Duke Plays Cathy and Patty Lane Again at Age 62

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - January 6, 2009

Check out the award winning actress, 62, then and now more >>

5 Reasons to Be Hopeful About Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - December 18, 2008

In a depressing year for retirement savers, here are a few reasons to be optimistic. more >>

10 Blessings of a Battered Economy

By Rick Newman - Money - November 26, 2008

There's plenty of gloom—but also a few reasons for cheer. more >>

Obama's Plans for Your Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 7, 2008

Here's a look at the president-elect's key proposals for your retirement. more >>

Does Anyone Still Want Private Social Security Accounts?

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 5, 2008

Two economists recently reached opposite conclusions. more >>

Quiz: Are You Ready to Sign Up for Social Security?

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - October 31, 2008

Find out if the Planning to Retire Blogger can stump you. more >>

Barack Obama and the Democrats' Plans for Nationalized Healthcare and Ending 401(k)'s Will Bring Back the GOP

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - October 30, 2008

Are Democrats really thinking of ditching 401(k)'s? Are they that dumb? Yes. more >>

Survey: Baby Boomers Will Claim Social Security at Age 62

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - October 28, 2008

But delaying claiming can produce bigger payouts. more >>

Back to Work? Check Tax, Social Security, Medicare Impacts

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 24, 2008

Retirees hit by investment losses face tax and benefit issues in return to work. more >>

Social Security Recipients Will Get Bigger Checks Next Year

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - October 17, 2008

Seniors are set for largest increase in benefits in over 25 years. more >>

Joe the Plumber: Social Security Is a 'Joke' and Liberal Conspiracy Theories

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - October 16, 2008

Liberal blogs start to speculate that Joe is a plant. more >>

Obama and McCain Offer Opinions on Social Security

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - September 8, 2008

An online game lets you test out different Social Security solutions. more >>

Baby Boomers Don't Deserve Retirement?

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - August 22, 2008

Columnist says retirement is a privilege, not a right. more >>

Replacing Income in Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - August 11, 2008

Estimates of how much you need vary widely. more >>

3 Unusual Strategies for Claiming Social Security Benefits

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - August 6, 2008

Unconventional ways to try to maximize your retirement income. more >>

Raising the Retirement Age

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - August 5, 2008

A columnist says the best way to get a raise is to retire. more >>

Obama’s Needless Social Security Tax Hikes

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 5, 2008

Even higher payroll taxes wouldn’t make the program solvent. more >>

McCain and Social Security Taxes

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - July 28, 2008

He might be willing to raise them as part of a compromise. more >>

Social Security Unveils a New Online Calculator

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - July 22, 2008

Near-retirees can more accurately predict future benefit amounts. more >>