Nov 21 Help! Am I being charged twice for Medicare? By Philip Moeller Deductions from your payroll and Social Security check may seem like you are paying for the same thing twice, but you probably are not, writes columnist Phil Moeller. Continue reading
Oct 31 Opinion: Vote like Social Security and Medicare are at stake By Philip Moeller Proposed fixes to Social Security and the effects the tax cuts could have on Medicare and Medcaid are issues voters should consider when heading to the polls, writes Philip Moeller. Continue reading
Oct 12 The Social Security benefits bump might not translate into a raise for seniors. Here's why By Gretchen Frazee What will the change mean for your pocketbook? Economics correspondent Paul Solman and columnist Philip Moeller discuss. Continue reading
Oct 02 Oversight positions for Social Security, Medicare still vacant after 3 years By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The public trustees — one Republican, one Democrat — typically help oversee annual financial reports and certify that the estimates are unbiased. Continue reading
Oct 02 Why Social Security's annual increase doesn't actually keep up with cost of living By Paul Solman The government adjusts Social Security benefits each year based on inflation rates, but that increase has not kept up with the rising cost of medical care and other expenses. Continue reading
Sep 26 Threats to Medicare, Social Security in the spotlight ahead of midterm elections By Philip Moeller Advocacy groups are making a push to inform voters about what they see as risks to Medicare and Social Security ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. Continue reading
Sep 19 Report: 4 out of 5 Americans have less than a year's income saved for retirement By Philip Moeller A report released this week by the National Institute on Retirement Security found four out of five working Americans have less than one year's income saved for retirement. Continue reading
Sep 12 What to do if you have been wrongly charged for Medicare By Philip Moeller Social Security is a huge bureaucracy, and people often feel like bugs trapped in flypaper. But there are some steps you can take. Continue reading
Sep 10 AP fact check: Has Trump made Medicare and Social Security stronger? By Hope Yen, Associated Press Eager to dismiss his critics, President Donald Trump is fabricating the circumstances regarding jobs, the economy and the social safety net. Here's a look at his recent rhetoric and how it compares with reality. Continue reading
Sep 05 The Social Security myths you should know before the midterms By Philip Moeller Claiming that Social Security adds to the federal deficit or that Washington somehow has squandered Social Security funds has long been part of the political rhetoric about the program. Continue reading