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Should policymakers look beyond the payroll tax to cover this share of the deficit? When thinking about how to fix Social Security, it is important to understand the reasons for the shortfall. If current benefits simply cost more than what today’s workers are paying, then the right action is to reduce benefits or raise payro…

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Talking about money can be hard – but in this case, it’s worth it. There are challenges that come with being in a couple – and just so I don’t anger my wife, I mean financially – but one of the greatest may be simply talking about money.  When it comes to retirement planning, however,…