Tag: Social Security benefits
If you’re approaching retirement, when you claim benefits is the most important financial decision you’ll likely make. The Social Security Claiming Guide sorts through all the options, spells out how much you can get, and answers frequently asked questions — all in a clear, easy-to-read, and colorful format. The companion brochure offers highlights of t…
The brief’s key findings are: The 2016 Trustees Report shows virtually no change: Social Security’s 75-year deficit is 2.66 percent of payroll, just a hair below the 2015 projection. The deficit as a percentage of GDP remains at about 1 percent. Trust fund exhaustion is still 2034, after which payroll taxes still cover about thr…
