Fixing Social Security – Can We Find a Bipartisan Solution? November 7, 2018 The History of Social Security What we know as Social Security today actually had its origins in 17th century England’s poor laws, which provided care… Continue Reading
Cato Institute: “A Real Lockbox for Social Security” October 5, 2017 Here’s some interesting commentary from Michael D. Tanner over at the Cato Institute. Though Tanner wrote this in 2005, much of what he says… Continue Reading
Senator Lindsay Graham: “We don’t have a true lockbox–we definitely need one” July 26, 2017 U.S. Senator from South Carolina, Lindsay Graham, answers a simple question he received via Facebook: “what happened to the Social Security Lockbox?” His answer?… Continue Reading
Retirement income and expenses: are our benefits and savings enough? June 26, 2017 Income The Pension Rights Center reports in 2014/2015 retirees received income from five primary sources. Percentages are based on retired couples age 65 and… Continue Reading