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There are no magic fixes for Social Security

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There are no magic fixes for Social Security

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Planning to retire someday? Then you should care about this: Social Security and Medicare are under threat

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Democrats and Republicans agree on this: Social Security and Medicare need help — and soon

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Mike Bloomberg joins the list of presidential contenders offering only vague promises to fix Social Security

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Mike Bloomberg thinks the government needs to do more for your retirement

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Even a portfolio of 40% bonds won’t escape further coronavirus losses, MSCI says

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Do millennials really deserve a ‘gold star’ for retirement saving?

Feb. 18, 2020 at 11:05 a.m. ET by Alicia H. Munnell

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Life expectancy is up slightly — and that’s good news

Feb. 11, 2020 at 11:25 a.m. ET by Alicia H. Munnell

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Trump’s election year gamble: Slashing the social safety net

Feb. 10, 2020 at 3:39 p.m. ET by Paul Brandus

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Want to solve the retirement crisis? Invest $7,500 for every baby born in America

Feb. 3, 2020 at 12:12 p.m. ET by Alessandra Malito

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How can we fix Social Security’s coming cash shortfall?

Jan. 23, 2020 at 10:19 a.m. ET by Alicia H. Munnell

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Social Security’s not keeping up with inflation — here’s what that means for you

Jan. 18, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. ET by Paul Brandus

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How does your favorite presidential candidate feel about Social Security?

Jan. 17, 2020 at 10:48 a.m. ET by Alessandra Malito

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Opinion

Does the USPS owe its retirees health care like Social Security?

Jan. 13, 2020 at 12:05 p.m. ET by Jen Sidorova

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My wife is 61 and earns $50,000; I’m 65 and earn $400,000 — should she take Social Security next year?

Jan. 11, 2020 at 11:23 a.m. ET by Catey Hill

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4 great American cities where a Social Security check is easily enough to cover housing costs

Jan. 9, 2020 at 10:22 a.m. ET by Catey Hill

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Numbers that older workers and retirees need to know in 2020

Jan. 4, 2020 at 1:26 p.m. ET by Paul Brandus

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Recent surveys show sharp decline in retirement wealth for typical household

Jan. 4, 2020 at 10:37 a.m. ET by Alicia H. Munnell

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What would Americans do if faced with a change to Social Security?

Dec. 16, 2019 at 10:11 a.m. ET by Alessandra Malito

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Want to make people upset? Talk about Social Security’s cost of living adjustment

Dec. 9, 2019 at 10:22 a.m. ET by Mark Hulbert