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Social Security can be saved by investing it in the stock market, says Sen. Bill Cassidy
His 'big idea' would invest money in the stock market over 75 years to make Social Security solvent.
This is a good time to rethink how Social Security should be financed
The program’s 'Missing Trust Fund' provides a strong case for an infusion of general revenues
Why investing Social Security in the stock market would be a terrible idea
The Social Security deficit can't be solved by moving the trust fund into stocks
I’m 61 and earned $83,200 in investment income last year. Will that affect my Social Security benefit?
Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com
Social Security’s next COLA may be ‘lower than 3%’
Cost of living adjustments over the past two years have failed to keep up with inflation, says the Senior Citizens League.
Most Americans aren’t banking on Social Security
Nearly three in four say they can’t count on Social Security benefits when planning retirement income, a new study found.
‘Temporary degradation’: Social Security recipients should expect longer wait times and other customer-service delays.
Retirees and others seeking Social Security’s help need to be patient when it comes to disability-benefit claims and staff assistance.
Opinion Eliminating policies that reduce Social Security benefits for some state and local workers is not the way to help retirees
The real answer is that all state and local workers should be covered by Social Security.
Social Security benefit cuts could begin in 2034—are you planning for that?
Social Security’s trust funds are expected to run out of money by 2034, should workers plan for Social Security at all?
Opinion One Social Security fix that should be on the table
If politicians are serious about wanting to rescue Social Security, they should put a wealth tax on the table.
Next year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be less than half this year’s COLA
After a record increase for 2023, officials predict the next COLA could be much smaller, despite persistent inflation.
Social Security is now projected to be unable to pay full benefits a year earlier than expected
Last year, the Trustees expected the Social Security cuts would begin in 2035, but the economy has worsened.
Opinion Will Social Security be subject to annual appropriations process?
Judges make clear that any decision regarding CFPB has no implications for mandatory spending programs.
How to get Social Security divorced spousal benefits, whether your ex is alive or dead
Here are the basics on how you may qualify for Social Security benefits based on your ex’s work record.
Democrats say Americans could lose $20,000 in potential retirement savings on ‘Republican debt crisis’
Retirees could lose $20,000 if debt ceiling isn’t fixed, report finds
Opinion The Social Security Earnings Test is costing older workers millions of dollars, this economist says
An economist and Social Security expert says the earnings test cons beneficiaries under age 67 into thinking they will lose benefits if they earn too much working.
Can Social Security keep pace with high inflation? Maybe not, but you can still fight back.
The 8.7% COLA for Social Security recipients in 2023 may not be not enough to offset rising prices.
Social Security is facing big trouble. You got any ideas?
It’s all hands on deck when it comes to fixing Social Security
Opinion Social Security is the most valuable program in this country. Let’s stop cutting its operating budget.
It is the backbone of our retirement system, currently providing monthly benefits to 49 million retired workers and 3 million spouses and children.
