social security

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What vital questions should seniors consider before November?

By Philip Moeller

As Medicare’s annual open enrollment season and the nation’s midterm congressional elections approach, what would you like to know more about to help you make informed decisions?…

Why does my Medicare plan charge me more for my medication?

By Philip Moeller

It’s often possible to find individual drugs that cost less than what you’d pay in a Part D plan.

Opinion: The link between more seniors filing for bankruptcy and the unraveling social safety net

By Philip Moeller

Even as current support programs fall short of meeting retiree needs, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid spending for older Americans is projected to take an ever-larger bite of total federal spending.