Tag: U.S. Social Security Administration

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…

Senior man working at laptop at home

Introduction Today, the retirement income system — comprising Social Security and employer-sponsored pension plans — is contracting.  To compensate, people need to work longer to ensure an adequate income over many years throughout retirement.  A few additional years in the labor force can make a big difference.  Working longer directly increases current income; it avoids…