Via Women's eNews: By: Susan F. Feiner Obama's discussion of the economy on CNBC last week included what Susan Feiner sees as an alarming reference to Social Security as an "entitlement." In fact, it's a self-funded jobs insurance program that women can't afford to lose. Anyone who watched President Barak Obama defend his handling of …
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Economic Status of Elderly Americans
The title says it all in a newly released report from the National Academy of Social Insurance, Economic Status of Elderly Americans. The report offers a look at the economic status of elderly Americans, comparing current median standards against younger generations. They find elderly people saw sharp gains in their incomes during the 1960s and …
Free webinars for women on Social Security and retirement planning
It’s tougher for women to achieve a secure retirement. Women generally earn less than men — and live longer. But there are steps you can take to prepare for retirement, whether you’ve just started working or are nearing retirement age. The National Women’s Law Center is hosting a two-part series of free webinars for service …
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