Tag: retirement security

President Trump signing legislation at his desk

Impulsive initiatives are putting Social Security, the stock market, and the economy itself at risk. By attacking Social Security, crashing the stock market, and imposing unconscionable tariffs that will increase both unemployment and prices, Trump has taken aim at the retirement security of millions of American families. The attack on Social Security is shameful.  T…

Young doctor helping an older woman use a walker

Even the best-laid plans can go awry.  Individuals face many hurdles to adequate planning for retirement and, even when precautions are taken, they may be overwhelmed by a big enough shock.  In particular, large medical and long-term care spending shocks can devastate retirees’ hard-won finances…