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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.
One proposal to fix Medicare, tax code
Jeff Horwich Sep 10, 2012
Fortune Magazine’s Allan Sloan discusses his solutions to fixing Social Security, Medicare, and the tax code – without the help of politicians.
Heading towards fiscal health
David Lazarus Aug 31, 2012
David Lazarus of the Los Angeles Times answers caller questions on personal finance, along with CBS MoneyWatch.com editor-at-large Jill Schlesinger.
Would an income tax hike hurt hiring?
Mitchell Hartman Jul 11, 2012
Fewer than a million small-business owners would likely face higher taxes. And some would keep hiring anyway.
Tax rates hit historic low in 2009
Jeff Horwich Jul 11, 2012
A new report from the Congressional Budget Office says the tax rates paid by most Americans were at near-record lows in 2009. Who's paying less, who's paying more, and what's causing the change?
Retirement savings is gone. Now what?
Chris Farrell Apr 28, 2012
Hi. I'm 53 years old and have had to go through the little bit of my retirement savings. Now, I have $5,000 to start something, as far as retirement goes. What should I do? I do not have anything through work. Actually, my workplace is on brink of closing right now. Lisa, Louisville, KY
More elderly Americans living poor
Chris Farrell Apr 25, 2012
The poverty rate among older Americans is up, with the highest rate among the "oldest old."
Social Security money to run out sooner than thought
Jeremy Hobson Apr 24, 2012
The Social Security Trust Fund will run out of money three years earlier than previously thought in 2033. As for Medicare, that's still on track to run out of cash in 2024.
Putting Social Security's deteriorating finances in context
Chris Farrell Apr 24, 2012
Social Security's shortfall is manageable, but it's also real.
