The plan, with an immediate $200 per month benefit increase, sets the left edge of the possible on a bedrock Democratic program.
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The Democrats’ Retirement Debacle—and Ted Cruz’s Last-Minute Save
The House resoundingly passed a retirement bill that could be dangerous for workers. It’s been blocked in the Senate because of an unrelated perk Cruz wants to give to homeschooling families.
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Boomers and Millennials Unite
Refocusing the Social Security debate around intergenerational justice will ensure the viability of retirement for all.
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OPM Director Wants Federal Workers to Join Retirement Race to the Bottom
Few civil servants work for the federal government to get rich, but at least they can count on a decent pension. The Trump administration wants to change all that.
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How to Keep Social Security Secure
Here’s a plan that eliminates the long-term shortfall in its finances and updates the system for the 21st century.
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Retirement Savings Crisis Continues to Take a Back Seat on Capitol Hill
The Republican tax plan doesn’t touch 401(k)s as feared, but these accounts still don’t meet the retirement needs of most Americans.
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Trump Costs Struggling Retirement Savers Billions of Dollars
The president’s fiduciary rule delay hurts future retirees and allows Wall Street to continue lining its pockets.
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Republicans Moving Fast to Block Retirement Security
Congressional Republicans have set out to undo an Obama administration rule that makes it easier for states and cities to expand retirement options for private-sector workers.
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Want to Expand Social Security? Look North
Democrats who have started a discussion about improving retirement security in the U.S. would do well to take a page out of Canada’s book.
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How to Fix Social Security? Expand It
Proposals abound to overhaul the Social Security system via means-testing, raising the retirement age, or price adjustments. But the real solution to a fairer, more stable retirement system is Social Security expansion.