In this documentary, six very different Social Security beneficiaries tell their stories: retirees, disability insurance recipients, and survivors. In their…
Category: Social Security raid
De-funding Social Security: “They are working 10 steps ahead of themselves on this issue…they want that money.”
Another day, another attempt to raid Social Security. President Trump’s tax overhaul efforts made headlines when the Associated Press reported…
Congress weighs payroll tax cuts as part of larger tax reform plan
It’s back to the drawing board for President Trump’s anticipated tax reform plan. On Monday morning, the Associated Press reported original…
The Benefit Cut Playbook: Raising the retirement age
The age at which an American worker claims their Social Security benefit has a dramatic effect on the amount they…
What’s it like living on Social Security alone?
Barbara Woodruff is an average American retiree living in St. Louis, Missouri. After experiencing significant financial hardship during the recession,…