Archive: Alicia H. Munnell
Too much of our national and personal resources are being used to pay for healthcare. In November, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that the Part B premium will rise from $185 in 2025 to $202.90 per month in 2026. This 10-percent increase means that the base premium will exceed $2,400 next year…
Our Social Security program is well-structured, but with one major flaw. I’ve been scratching my head since President Trump announced in early December that the administration is considering developing a national retirement savings system like Australia’s superannuation program. Yes, our system is not perfect, but it’s not clear what we get from Australia at this…
