Few Americans pay into Social Security thinking they won't live to see some benefit from it when they retire - but if Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) has his way, that would actually be the case for millions of people. American workers pay 6.2% of their paycheck into Social Security (well, 4.2% until the recent payroll …
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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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Call your Senator today, and tell them: No cuts to Social Security!
The Co-Chairs of the National Fiscal Commission have proposed deep cuts to Social Security – increasing the retirement age to 69, cutting benefits for middle-class workers and reducing annual cost of living adjustments. We need your help to stop them! Join today’s National Call Congress Day at 1-866-529-7630 and tell Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty …
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