Rep. Brat at His Worst: Spreading Myths about Social Security and Medicare
In a contentious interview with CNN’s Kate Bolduan this week, Rep. Dave Brat (R-VA) perpetuated some dangerous myths about Social Security and Medicare.
FDR’s Grandson on Social Security… Which Turns 82 Today
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Social Security into law on this day in 1935 to provide seniors with basic income security after
The Best Mother’s Day Gift of All: Retirement Security
Let's add something to the gift list for mom this Mother's Day along with flowers and candy: financial security in retirement. Our nation's mothers – indeed, all American women – are at greater risk of financial insecurity in their senior years than fathers (and other men). For myriad reasons, the women in our lives are less able to save for retirement than men, and their Social Security benefits are typically lower.
No Spring Break Ceasefire in the War on the Working Class
Congress may be home for Easter break and President Trump is busy dropping bombs in Syria and Afghanistan, but the
GOP Obamacare Replacement Hurts Older Americans; Gives wealthy $600 Billion tax break
MSNBC's Ali Velshi summed up the problem with the GOP's Obamacare replacement plan succinctly: The winners are the young, the wealthy,
Trump Snubs Seniors in Speech to Congress
Millions of current and future retirees were no doubt hoping that President Trump would use last night's speech to Congress to
Did You Get the Most of Your Medicare This Year?
There's no doubt about it...Medicare can be confusing. However, there are many benefits out there that many seniors may not even realize
America’s Gender Pay Gap Lasts a Lifetime
We've written a lot about how pay inequity has hurt generations of working women, not just while they're on the job, but lasting throughout their retirement. The economic challenges facing American women in retirement is the heart of our “Eleanor's Hope” project, designed to raise awareness and advocate for legislation to address the inequities threatening millions of retired women.
Combating Ageism in America
As a 2106 Influencer in Aging honoree, NCPSSM President/CEO, Max Richtman, answered the question: “What is the one thing you would like
Social Security Administration Cuts Hurt Americans in Every State
Congress has cut the Social Security Administration's core operating budget by 10 percent since 2010, after adjusting for inflation. Incredibly, this is