Encore: Social Security proposals highlight challenges of benefit expansions

It will require revenue increases or benefit cuts — but raising the full retirement age is not a third option......»»

Increasing the full retirement age is not a third option; it’s an across-the-board benefit cut.....»»

The presidential hopeful’s plan makes protecting current benefit levels seem like a modest goal......»»

What’s the best way to annuitize defined contribution assets?.....»»

All state and local workers should be covered by Social Security.....»»

Impact on Social Security and employer plans is minimal because those with the least have borne the brunt.....»»

For people who will get an $18,000 annual benefit when they turn 65 next year, that’s another $200,000 toward retirement --and even more when you take the inflation adjustment into account......»»

For people who will get an $18,000 annual benefit when they turn 65 next year, that’s another $200,000 toward retirement — and even more when you take the inflation adjustment into account......»»

COVID-19 will impact this projection, but probably not significantly.....»»

If Congress fails to act, big benefit cuts await seniors in 15 years......»»

The financial condition of the government’s two biggest benefit programs remains shaky......»»

Be mindful of the factors that could result in a lower monthly benefit......»»

Social Security offices are closed. Here’s how to get help with your benefit......»»

Social Security offices are closed. Here’s how to get help with your benefit......»»

But the Titanic shows that the pattern favoring the wealthy is not new......»»

It doesn’t solve today’s problems and sets bad precedents in terms of messing with the program.....»»

Now's a good time to plan ahead -- and take steps to secure a higher monthly benefit......»»

Now's a good time to plan ahead -- and take steps to secure a higher monthly benefit......»»

Yes, the coronavirus could eventually impact your Social Security benefit check......»»

The Social Security Administration is closing its offices throughout the country to protect workers and benefit recipien.....»»