The Future of Social Security
There have been many dire predictions about the long-term health of Social Security. What is the current state of Social Security? What are the predictions for Social Security in the coming decades if no substantial changes are made in the program? What are some of the major proposals for reforming Social Security, and what are their strengths and weaknesses?
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The risky business of retirement: pension protections are shaky and Social Security is under assault. (America's Wealth). Richard C. Leone. The American Prospect May 2003 v14 i5 pA16(3)
Social security outcomes by racial and education groups. Liqun Liu, Andrew J. Rettenmaier. Southern Economic Journal April 2003 v69 i4 p842(23)
Social security and its discontents. John Attarian. World and I Jan 2003 v18 i1 p251
Who gets social security? . Journal of Accountancy Dec 2002 v194 i6 p20(1)
How's the Granny Card Playing?: The evolving politics of Social Security. RAMESH PONNURU. National Review Nov 11, 2002 v54 i21 pNA
Bush folds hand on Social Security privatization. Karen Lee. Employee Benefit News Oct 1, 2002 pITEM02275017
Your Greatest Retirement Fear: CAN YOU COUNT ON SOCIAL SECURITY? WE SIZE UP THE HEALTH OF THE SYSTEM AND LOOK AT WHAT THE PROPOSALS TO FIX IT WOULD MEAN TO YOU. (Features) Walter Updegrave. Money Sept 27, 2002 v31 i11 p112+
Free markets and retirement security. (Humanistic Economics). John Buell. The Humanist Sept-Oct 2002 v62 i5 p41(2) Mag.Coll.: 111M2912.
Social Security: A Good Deal, for Boomers; Aging sure has changed my perspective about the "trust fund" that's a sham and forces today's youth to foot the bill for my golden years. (COMMENTARY)(Brief Article)(Column) Paul Magnusson. Business Week Online July 29, 2002 pNA
Retirees' Social Insecurity. (new Social Security regulations) Leonard Wiener. U.S. News & World Report June 3, 2002 p77
Social insecurity: Why an increasing number of countries are turning to market-based pension plans. Brink Lindsey. Reason March 2002 v33 i10 p44(7) Mag.Coll.: 109J3534.
Social Security Fixes. (United States)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included) PAUL SIMON. The Nation April 29, 2002 v274 i16 p24
Elderlaw: the top ten Social Security questions: what are the questions you are most likely to hear from clients regarding Social Security? This expert shares the top ten most common queries, along with the information you need to help your clients better understand this cornerstone of retirement finances. Andy Landis. Elder's Advisor Spring 2002 v3 i4 p57(9)
Fixing social security. (My Point of View). (Social Security financing)(Brief Article) Knight Kiplinger. Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine March 2002 v56 i3 p56(2)
Much of the opposition to proposals allowing workers to invest their Social Security contributions in stocks is based on misconceptions, says a new study from the Cato Institute. (Employee Benefits). Journal of Accountancy Dec 2001 v192 i6 p15(1)
Why We Should Fund Social Security Permanently. Thomas Michl. Challenge Nov-Dec 2001 v44 i6 p78(15)
Q & A. (SOCIAL SECURITY). (United States)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included) Ellen Frank. Dollars & Sense Nov-Dec 2001 p18(4)
The Hidden Costs of Private Accounts. (Social Security, United States)(Statistical Data Included) Ellen Frank. Dollars & Sense Nov-Dec 2001 p20(3)
Can Economic Growth Save Social Security? Moshe Adler. Challenge Sept 2001 v44 i5 p88 Bus.Coll.: 135U0327.
The Surplus Vanishes: A New Budget Battle. (Congressional Budget Office, United States)(Statistical Data Included) John Miller. Dollars & Sense
Politics: Move Over, Gray Panthers: Suddenly, Social Security matters to baby boomers. (National Affairs)(Brief Article) Howard Fineman. Newsweek Sept 10, 2001 p29
Star Wars And Social Security: Personal-investment accounts sound good, but if they're set up, will they actually work? (Business)(President George W. Bush's plan to reform Social Security)(Brief Article) Newsweek Sept 3, 2001 p37
Social Security -- The Irrevocable Decision. (Statistical Data Included) Gordon D. Pirrong. The National Public Accountant Sept 2001 v46 i7 p6
The Sky Will Fall In 2016: Social Security is in trouble. But why are Bush's experts making the problem seem worse than it is? (Nation)(Bush administration's commission on Social Security produces its predicted report)(Brief Article) Time August 6, 2001 v158 i5 p25
A Lot of Trust, But No Funds: You don't have to totally agree with Bush's Social Security commission to see that its analysis of the system's financial problems is right on. (National Affairs)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included) Newsweek July 30, 2001 p34
Oops, Wave The Surplus Bye-Bye: Tax cuts make it harder to shape a Social Security rescue--but may bring it sooner. (Capital Gains)(Business)(Brief Article) Newsweek June 25, 2001 p40
WHAT MEN OVERLOOK IN THE DEBATE OVER SOCIAL SECURITY. Tish Durkin. National Journal May 5, 2001 v33 i18 p1287
Bush Bilks the Elderly. (President Bush's proposals would provide a tax cut for the wealthy, and seriously damage Social Security and Medicare) The Progressive April 2001 v65 i4 p8
Social Security Reform: Will We Get There? (Brief Article) Grace Hinchman. Financial Executive March 2001 v17 i2 p66
Reforming Social Security in the US.: An International Perspective. Estelle James. Business Economics Jan 2001 v36 i1 p31
A Plan to Avoid THE LOOMING CRISIS. (Brief Article)(Illustration) USA Today (Magazine) Dec 2000 v129 i2667 p1
The Political Economy of Social Security Reform Proposals. (in the United States)(Statistical Data Included) Christopher J. Niggle. Journal of Economic Issues Dec 2000 v34 i4 p789 Bus.Coll.: 131Y0876.
PRIVATIZING SOCIAL SECURITY IS BAD, PARTICULARLY FOR WOMEN. DR. CATHERINE HILL. Dollars & Sense Nov 2000 p17
Social Security Is a Women's Issue. (privatization of Social Security would endanger some provisions of the program)(Brief Article) Annette Fuentes. The Progressive Nov 2000 v64 i11 p30
Too Swinging for Sanity? Investing Social Security money in stocks has become a hot campaign issue. But remember that the market's not your friend. (International)(Brief Article) Newsweek Oct 30, 2000 p55
Social Security: Does the nation's oldest, most successful social program need a complete overhaul--or just an infusion of money? (Issues 2000/TIME Issues Briefing)(analysis of presidential candidates' plans for Social Security)(Statistical Data Included) Andrew Goldstein. Time Oct 9, 2000 v156 i15 p54+
A bit of straight talk. (Social Security funding)(Brief Article) Mortimer B. Zuckerman. U.S. News & World Report Oct 2, 2000 v129 i13 p76
Trust the People. (George W. Bush's Social Security policy)(Brief Article) World and I Sept 2000 v15 i9 p62
Trust the Government. (Al Gore's Social Security policy)(Brief Article) World and I Sept 2000 v15 i9 p62
Introduction (2). (Social Security reform)(Brief Article) World and I Sept 2000 v15 i9 p62
SSA commissioner urges rescue plan. (Social Security Administration Commissioner Kenneth S. Apfel) Journal of Accountancy August 2000 v190 i2 p18
There is a welfare state here, too. (United States Social Security system history and analysis)(Brief Article) ANDREW STEPHEN. New Statesman (1996) June 26, 2000 v129 i4492 p20
Investing Social Security in the equity market. Does it make a difference? Pierre Pestieau, Uri M. Possen. National Tax Journal, March 2000 v53 i1 p41
A "Society for All Ages": Saving Social Security and Medicare. Stephen Gorin. Health and Social Work, February 2000 v25 i1 p69
Social Security Reform Poses Problems for States. Ron Snell, Gerri Madrid. State Legislatures, January 2000 v26 i1 p28
Social Security privatization: what are the issues? (Statistical Data Included) Randall P. Mariger. National Tax Journal, December 1999 v52 i4 p783
Reforming Social Security: the case against individual accounts. Alicia H. Munnell. National Tax Journal, December 1999 v52 i4 p803
Social Security reform in the United States. Andrew A. Samwick. National Tax Journal December, 1999 v52 i4 p819 |
