Via Washington Policy Watch: From Restoring America’s Middle Class Starts with Keeping Social Security’s Promise || Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 Social Security is one of the great achievements of American democracy. It provides stable income to fully one quarter of American households – in good economic times and bad. For most …
Two simple ways you can make sure Obama keeps his word on Social Security
During his campaign, then-candidate Obama made his support for Social Security crystal clear: “I do not want to cut benefits or raise the retirement age. I believe there are a number of ways we can make Social Security solvent that do not involve placing these added burdens on seniors.” Sen. Barak Obama, Op-ed in Quad …
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Social Security: Bedrock of certainty during volatile economic times
Via Washington Policy Watch: How secure is your retirement looking these days? That probably depends on your retirement plan -- that is, if you're lucky enough to have a one. Fewer employers are offering workplace retirement plans - these days, only 59% of full-time workers even have access to one at their place of work. …
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