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Alfred E. Neuman might need to worry -- about Social Security
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jun 5, 2013
Social Security trust funds will dry up in 2033. So what does this mean for the chronically unworried, like say, Alfred E. Neuman of Mad Magazine fame? He will turn 59 in November -- seven years shy of retirement age.
What if you got less Social Security if you didn't need it as much?
Krissy Clark Apr 12, 2013
Current recipients have different reactions. Some scholars say basing the amount of payments on need could make the program less popular.
'Chained CPI' hurts seniors
Robert Reich Apr 10, 2013
Obama's proposal to recalculate the rate of inflation hurts seniors who spend more on health care than the rest of us.
Bush adviser Glenn Hubbard on how to make entitlement reform fair
Jeremy Hobson Apr 9, 2013
Glenn Hubbard, former Chair of the White House Economic Council of Advisers under President George W. Bush, discusses the entitlement reform, the economic recovery, and taxes.
President Obama looks to reduce Social Security cost of living increases with 'chained CPI'
Dan Gorenstein Apr 5, 2013
President Obama's new budget proposal -- which will be formally unveiled next week -- includes a move to slow payments to Social Security.
The rich get all the perks, including old age
Sally Herships Mar 11, 2013
As the budget battle to cut entitlements heats up, some argue that raising the retirement age will force the poor to subsidize the rich because the rich live longer.
Walmart discovers the payroll tax may bite
Jim Burress Feb 21, 2013
The nation's largest retailer may see slump in February sales figures.
'Cliff' deal ends payroll tax cut
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jan 2, 2013
The short-term stimulus plan had pumped billions into the economy.
Social Security: It's too complicated
Chris Farrell Nov 2, 2012
More than 20 percent of the U.S. national budget is spent on Social Security, so of course politicians like to promise to reform it. Commentator Chris Farrell says unfortunately both candidates' plans are way too complicated.
Will social security increase offset retiree costs?
Shereen Marisol Meraji Oct 16, 2012
Seniors wonder whether 1.7 percent hike next year will be enough to cover fast-rising health care expenses.
