Paid family leave was an oft-mentioned idea during the 2016 presidential campaign that dropped off the radar until this year’s…
Category: Social Security policy
Vermont tax relief proposal would eliminate state income taxes for many Social Security beneficiaries
Most beneficiaries are aware Social Security is subject to federal income taxes. Whether or not you pay federal taxes–and how…
Why aren’t the funds borrowed from the Social Security fund considered embezzlement?
The questioner at Quora wants to know: “Why aren’t the funds borrowed from the Social Security fund considered embezzlement?” The…
Quora Questioner: Does Social Security Really have $2.8 Trillion to Pay Benefits?
While the US Government is facing huge deficits, Members of Congress from both parties are telling the American People “Trust…
We the People do what Congress can’t: come to a consensus on how to fix Social Security’s funding shortfall
It’s 2018 and we’re another year closer to the date Social Security won’t be able to pay 100% of scheduled…