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U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks, in Washington

Politics Mar 20

Biden issues 1st veto of his presidency, taking on new Republican Congress

By Zeke Miller, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

Economy Feb 23

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Why millions of older Americans are retiring early in the wake of the pandemic

Among the reasons for the current labor shortage in the U.S. is the exodus of older workers retiring early during the pandemic. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports.

Politics Jan 26

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer departs after the conclusion of U.S. President Barack Obam...
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A look at Justice Stephen Breyer’s career and opinions on the bench

New reports Wednesday indicate Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire, raising questions about his replacement. President Joe Biden said he will wait for Breyer's formal announcement. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer cited the president's past words, indicating a desire to…

By John Yang, Maea Lenei Buhre, Leah Nagy, Ebony Joseph

Economy Apr 30

Most Americans are not on target to have adequate retirement savings by the time they are 67 years old. Photo by Jupiterimages
Analysis: The pandemic is making America’s retirement crisis worse. Here’s what you can do

Experts explain the troubling ripple effects as well as reforms to deal with them.

By Chris Farrell, Next Avenue

Making Sen$e Jun 13

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA - 2015/04/05: White piggy bank eating USA dollars one at a time, financial concept, saving one dollar at a time. Image over white background not isolated. (Photo by Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty Images)
The numbers you need to know about the retirement crisis

Americans need more money than ever before to live comfortably in retirement, but most people have very little saved -- and there are numbers to prove it. Here are a few that stand out.

By Gretchen Frazee

May 31

The best insurance policy on Earth: waiting until 70 to take Social Security

By Paul Solman

Viewing Social Security as an investment is economically blockheaded. Instead, think of Social Security as an insurance policy.

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May 26

Despite decreased benefits, many Americans take Social Security early

By Adam Allington, Associated Press

Taking Social Security benefits early comes with a price, yet more than 4 in 10 Americans who are 50 and over say they’ll dip into the program before reaching full retirement age.

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May 04

How to get what’s yours from Medicare and Social Security

By Philip Moeller

The Social Security Administration is heavily involved in Medicare. Here's what you need to know about how the two programs interact -- and how to make the most out of it.

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May 03

5 secrets and 5 gotchas to help you navigate Social Security’s new rules

By Laurence Kotlikoff

Here are five Social Security gotchas and five secrets from the new and revised book, "Get What's Yours: The Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security."…

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Nov 05

Everything you need to know about the Obama administration’s new retirement plan

By Richard Eisenberg

Two years in the making, will the Obama program help?…

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