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What You Need to Know About Social Security

Social Security is a hot topic these days. The Social Security Fund is in jeopardy, and the program needs to be reformed. What are the problems with Social Security, and what can be done to solve them?
Should You Apply for Social Security Benefits at Age 62…or Later?
What's your best age to apply for Social Security benefits? Find out with the Social Security Benefits Break-Even Age Calculator.
Social Security Announces 2.3 Percent Benefit Increase for 2008
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for nearly 54 million Americans will increase 2.3 percent in 2008 to keep pace with changes in the Consumer Price Index. The maximum amount of taxable earnings will also increase, which will result in higher taxes for roughly 12 million Americans.
Get Free Publications About Social Security Benefits
Have questions about Social Security benefits? Get basic Social Security information plus how to prevent Social Security fraud and get help with Medicare prescription drug costs in these free Social Security benefits publications.
Why is Social Security Called the Third Rail of American Politics?
Social Security - Learn why politicians call Social Security the third rail of American politics.
What is a Third Rail?
Learn what a third rail is, with a link to why Social Security is called the third rail of politics.
How to Estimate Your Future Social Security Benefits
Easy to use Social Security benefits calculators show you how much Social Security benefits you will receive based on estimated income and number of years you work.
2006 Social Security Trustees Report: No Good News
The 2006 Social Security Trustees Report has been release and the news is slightly worse than last year. Get the details on Social Security here, plus links to related Social Security news and information.
Hurricane Politics - Social Security - Will Bush Use Disaster Relief to Push for Social Security Change?
Thought-provoking commentary about Bush administration using disaster relief costs to further justify privatization of Social Security.
Social Security Trustees Report: The Future of Social Security
In its 2004 report to Congress, the Board of Trustees of the Social Security Trust Funds warns that Social Security won't be solvent much longer unless changes are made soon. By 2018, Social Security will be forced to dip into the trust funds to pay benefits, and by 2042 the trust funds will be exhausted and the program will be out of money and unable to meet its obligations.
Bush Social Security Plan will Increase Budget Deficit
The Bush Social Security privatization plan: will it solve Social Security's problems as it increases the budget deficit?
Study Says Bush Social Security Plan Would Help Banks, Hurt Seniors
A study says Bush plan for Social Security privatization would help financial institutions at the expense of seniors. Senior groups have issued statements criticizing the plan.
Social Security Recipients Warned of Scams
The Social Security Administration has warned recipients to be alert to scams that are surfacing throughout the United States. Get the details from Robert Longley, About Guide to US Gov Info/Resources.

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