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Social Security recipients will get a 5.9% increase, the largest in decades
Oct 13, 2021
But inflation will eat into the raise.
For retirees on fixed incomes, rising prices for consumer goods can be tough
Jul 13, 2021
Social Security provides cost of living updates. But for those with additional money to invest, inflation can eat into more conservative investments like cash and bonds.
Biden faces economic obstacles beyond the pandemic's burdens
by
David Brancaccio
, Erika Soderstrom
and Daniel Shin
Dec 29, 2020
The list includes dwindling trust funds for Social Security and Medicare and potential bubbles in the housing and stock markets.
In first presidential debate, what will we hear about the economy?
by
Justin Ho
Sep 28, 2020
Additional coronavirus aid for state and local governments is a likely point of contention.
Payroll tax cut could mean Social Security benefits run out sooner
Aug 26, 2020
A lot of older Americans rely on Social Security benefits to pay their bills.
Trump's payroll tax holiday sows confusion
Aug 10, 2020
President Trump has ordered Treasury to stop collecting the employee portion of payroll taxes for some workers through the end of 2020.
FAQ: What’s the best strategy for maximizing Social Security?
Oct 16, 2019
Does it change if you’re single or married?
For public good, not for profit.
Social Security benefits' buying power is fading, despite adjustments
Oct 10, 2019
Seniors will get an extra 1.6%. But their cost of living rose by 1.9%.
How 65 came to be defined as a turning point into old age
by
Erika Beras
Jun 19, 2019
The origin story of 65 can be traced back to the 30s, when President Roosevelt sought to make retirement available to everyone.
Low interest rates have cost savers roughly half a trillion dollars
Apr 10, 2019
The post-crisis financial policy has a downside.