Preserving and strengthening Social Security for Washington State
A new proposal has Social Security and Medicare in the crosshairs. Here’s what you can do. There's a lot of scaremongering out there about Social Security's financial situation – but the bottom line is simple: the Social Security 2023 Trust Fund report projects that this essential program can pay all benefits in full and on …
Continue reading Which Washington Member of Congress is Going After Social Security?
It's time for everyone to pay the same Social Security tax rate – on all of their income With every paycheck, both workers and employers contribute to Social Security. When we reach retirement age – or face extenuating circumstances like a disability or the death of a breadwinner – we are protected by modest but …
Continue reading Hey Congress: “Scrap the Cap” to Strengthen Social Security for Future Generations
With every paycheck, we contribute to Social Security, and so do our employers. That’s how the program is funded. Then when we reach retirement age, incur a disability, or if a breadwinner dies, we are protected by modest but dependable monthly benefits. Maids, mechanics and millionaires – nearly all of us are covered because nearly …
Continue reading Scrap the Cap: Strengthening Social Security for Future Generations
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