Topic: Social Security

Why not a truly participatory Social Security system?
Why not a truly participatory Social Security system? June 7, 2025 Anony Mee A modification of what is already working for some of us might be just the ticket.
Why Can’t Washington agree on the future of Social Security?
Why Can’t Washington agree on the future of Social Security? May 29, 2024 Brenton Smith When people talk about the measure of good news, they mean that Congress has another year to think about the program’s financial stability. 
Nine hard but necessary steps to fix our broken Social Security system.
Nine hard but necessary steps to fix our broken Social Security system. May 26, 2024 Josh Colon Currently, it’s the world’s largest Ponzi scheme and, like all Ponzi schemes, it’s running out of money.
The answer to Social Security's problem is right in front of us
The answer to Social Security's problem is right in front of us February 17, 2024 John Foley The answer is increasing the labor participation rate and then maintain a sustainable worker to Social Security beneficiary ratio.
Is Social Security savable?
Is Social Security savable? August 25, 2023 Brenton Smith The government has run Social Security for more than 80 years, and now there is a shortage of security.
About that Social Security trust fund running out...
About that Social Security trust fund running out... June 14, 2020 Michael Muldowney The clock is still ticking and taxpayers who paid in are going to have to decide what to do.
Yes, Social Security is a Sinking Ship
Yes, Social Security is a Sinking Ship September 2, 2019 William Sullivan  Debunking the debunkers of Social Security ‘myths’
Social Security and Fiscal Doomsday
Social Security and Fiscal Doomsday August 15, 2018 William Sullivan There's an interesting thing that happens when people think about Social Security. The same interesting thing happens when people imagine the impending doom of municipal and state pension liabilities. 
Social Security going bust: The inconvenient issue
Social Security going bust: The inconvenient issue July 17, 2017 Monica Showalter Another report of Social Security edging closer to bankruptcy, another round of silence.  The successful fix, the Chilean Model, is still there, and nobody's paying attention.
Soaking the Rich to Pay (More Than) Their Fair Share for Social Security
Soaking the Rich to Pay (More Than) Their Fair Share for Social Security June 24, 2016 Brenton Smith It has nothing to do with the burden or lack thereof carried by the rich.  It is because we want to throw money at the problem – preferably money belonging to someone else.
GOP senators hold up nomination of new Social Security head
GOP senators hold up nomination of new Social Security head December 4, 2014 Thomas Lifson "The specter of a potential criminal investigation surrounds the nominee and/or those in their inner circle."
Are non-English-speakers fast tracked for disability payments?
Are non-English-speakers fast tracked for disability payments? May 4, 2014 Thomas Lifson Sen. Sessions is asking Soicial Security Adfmininstration to explain apparent policy
Social Security stops seizing tax refunds from children of parents who received overpayments
Social Security stops seizing tax refunds from children of parents who received overpayments April 15, 2014 Thomas Lifson Faced with a firestorm of criticism just as Americans are preparing to file their tax returns
Putting Social Security on Solid Footing
Putting Social Security on Solid Footing February 17, 2014 Jon N. Hall It will require a fundamental change to the system. But leftists love "fundamental change," don't they?
The Trust Fund Mirage
The Trust Fund Mirage December 19, 2013 Jon N. Hall Far from being solvent, the Social Security "trust fund" has just about dried up.
Targeting the Low-Information Voter
Targeting the Low-Information Voter December 5, 2013 Jon N. Hall Elizabeth Warren and Tom Harkin explain it all for you.
No Demagoguery Needed
No Demagoguery Needed October 30, 2013 William R. Hawkins The facts about welfare are bad enough.
Save Social Security: Restore Economic Growth
Save Social Security: Restore Economic Growth May 6, 2012 Fred Bauer Economic growth could significantly change the dismal Social Security picture in the U.S.
Work 'til You Drop: Is that such a bad idea?
Work 'til You Drop: Is that such a bad idea? April 30, 2012 Ellen Meade Maybe it's time for politicians to stop pandering when it comes to shoring up Social Security and instead rethink the retirement entitlement altogether.
The Time for Social Security Reform Is Now
The Time for Social Security Reform Is Now January 28, 2012 William Sullivan It might not seem sympathetic, but Republicans should have good reason to oppose this extension of the recently agreed-upon 2% payroll tax holiday.
Seniors Can Handle the Truth
Seniors Can Handle the Truth September 15, 2011 Jan LaRue When it comes to Social Security, Republicans should stop treating seniors like a feeble-minded demographic.
Ponzi Scheme Pedigree
Ponzi Scheme Pedigree September 10, 2011 Rosslyn Smith It is instructive to look at where that term has been used before to describe the American Social Security system and by whom.
What Obama could sacrifice to protect Social Security
What Obama could sacrifice to protect Social Security July 15, 2011 Keith Riler When Barack Obama delivers on his threat to delay or withhold Social Security checks and veterans' benefits, we should know why they were sacrificed.