Tag: U.S. Social Security Administration

Social Security sign in a garden

The brief’s key findings are: Social Security’s annual Statement of estimated benefits at different ages helps people plan for retirement. Those receiving it are more likely to provide an estimate of their benefits, and their estimates tend to be more accurate. The Statement does not appear to change retirement behavior; further research is needed to…

Social Security sign in a garden

The brief’s key findings are: The 2010 Trustees Report had no surprises – Social Security still faces a modest deficit of 2 percent of payroll, which is newsworthy given the economic crisis. The recession has had some shorter-term effects: prices are still below their 2008 levels, so beneficiaries are not expected to receive a COLA…