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More than 60 million Americans could receive slightly higher benefits next year, according to a nonpartisan advocacy group’s new projection.
September 15 -
Threats to the program are multiplying and the coronavirus pandemic is accelerating a reckoning, according to a new analysis.
September 9 -
The president has deferred payroll taxes that fund the program, and says he would eliminate them if elected to a second term.
August 27 -
The program faces big challenges, including the coronavirus pandemic which could deplete the program’s $3-trillion trust fund as early as 2028.
June 19 -
A federal court decision that could be subject to appeal secured Social Security benefits for certain same-sex marriages that hadn't previously been eligible.
June 8 -
Plunging oil prices have all but ruled out the possibility, according to a new report.
May 20 -
Finding the revenue to make up for the shortfall remains a “manageable exercise,” regardless of the as-yet unknown impact of the coronavirus, a Boston College economist says.
May 12 -
People born in 1960 could see a permanent cut in their benefits without action by policymakers, an expert warns.
April 28 -
Proactive measures, like rethinking the index used to assess seniors’ cost of living, may be called for.
October 10 -
To bridge the gap between employer coverage and Medicare eligibility, retirees face a number of daunting choices.
September 24