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?
Details from the 2009 Social Security Trustees Report, and what it means for your Social Security benefits. Social Security estimated to run out of funds faster than previous reports.
Learn the basics about Social Security benefits, and a simple explanation of how Social Security works.
Because of the recession, predictions for Social Security benefits include no cost-of-living adjustments for two years. Learn how Social Security benefits will change in the next few years.
Learn how the recession is affecting Social Security benefits, causing more boomers to apply for Social Security benefits early.
When is the best age to apply for Social Security benefits? Is it better to collect Social Security benefits as early as possible, or wait a few years to receive a larger Social Security benefits check each month? When do you plan to apply?
How Obama's 2010 budget request could strengthen Social Security with staffing, services and a more secure future for Social Security.
Need Social Security disability benefits? Learn about a new program that gets people enrolled for Social Security disability benefits faster.
How to complete the Social Security benefits application online and avoid long lines at your Social Security office.
Where does Obama stand on key Social Security issues--Social Security privatization, raising the retirement age, cutting Social Security benefits and the payroll tax cap.
What are the Obama vs John McCain views on raising the Social Security retirement age or cutting Social Security benefits? Compare Obama vs McCain on Social Security benefits.
Where does Barack Obama stand on the Social Security payroll tax cap? Learn Obama's views on the Social Security payroll tax cap.
Where does President-elect Obama stand on Social Security privatization? Get Barack Obama's views on Social Security privatization.
In 2009, retirees and other Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 5.8 percent cost-of-living increase in their monthly benefits--the largest annual Social Security COLA since 1982.
What's your best age to apply for Social Security benefits? Find out with the Social Security Benefits Break-Even Age Calculator.
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.
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.
Social Security - Learn why politicians call Social Security the third rail of American politics.
Learn what a third rail is, with a link to why Social Security is called the third rail of politics.
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.
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.
Thought-provoking commentary about Bush administration using disaster relief costs to further justify privatization 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.
The Bush Social Security privatization plan: will it solve Social Security's problems as it increases the budget deficit?
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.
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.
