The Last Thing Americans Need Is Another Broken Federal Retirement Program
There are already myriad ways for consumers to meet their retirement needs, and to do so without concerns about how political instability might impact their savings.
The Social Security scams targeting Americans
A record-breaking increase in Social Security benefits has caused a surge in related online scams, authorities said.
Joe Biden attacks Marjorie Taylor Greene in re-election announcement
Footage of Greene yelling during the State of the Union address appeared as Biden warned against "MAGA extremists."
Time To Be Honest About Social Security
President Joe Biden, former president Donald Trump, and most other politicians endanger Social Security by refusing to reform it.
Donald Trump says these two things "destroyed" Ron DeSantis
Donald Trump criticized Ron DeSantis for the second time this week, saying the governor's stances on Social Security and Medicare will lead to his downfall.
A retirement uprising could be on the cards
Social Security's trust funds are expected to be depleted by 2033. Will a drastic reform of the U.S. pension system spark protests the size of the French ones?
Matt Gaetz wants discussion on raising Social Security age
Social Security and Medicare are poised to run out of funds to pay out full benefits within the next decade.
What's happening in France? Videos show Paris burning in protest
French President Emmanuel Macron invoked a special constitutional provision to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 Thursday, sparking outrage across Paris.
As U.S. debates social security, Macron increases France's retirement age
French leaders argued reforms to the country's pension system were necessary to keep it from going bankrupt. Will the U.S. do the same?
The End of Entitlements Obsession Points Toward Common Good Conservatism
A common good approach to politics is not synonymous with socialism, as some latter-day Paul Ryan acolytes and George W. Bush-era conservatives insist.
To Win in the Future, the GOP Needs to Embrace Entitlement Reform Now
For years, too many in Congress were afraid of any serious effort to reform entitlement programs.
Mike Pence might have already killed his presidential hopes
The former president has gone against Donald Trump by suggesting the topic of cutting Medicare and Social Security needs to be "on the table."
Trump's first 2024 challenger targets his greatest asset
"Trump, in all due deference, is a real estate builder of large buildings," Steve Laffey told Newsweek. "If we need to build some buildings, we'll call him."
Donald Trump and Joe Biden finally agree on something
Trump is looking to outflank his opponents on cuts to entitlement spending like Medicare and Social Security, knifing his political rivals in the process.
Mitch McConnell sides with Joe Biden against extreme Republicans
McConnell suggested that Senator Rick Scott could have difficulty securing re-election in Florida.
Rick Scott's connection to massive Medicare fraud scandal resurfaces
Scott, a Republican senator from Florida, challenged President Joe Biden to a debate about Medicare and Social Security on Thursday.
Video of Biden calling to freeze Social Security resurfaces after SOTU
Republicans have denied Biden's claim that some members of the party want to get rid of government programs like Social Security.
Do Republicans want to get rid of Social Security? What they've said
Florida Senator Rick Scott said Biden is "confused," noting that he does not seek to cut Social Security.
Marjorie Taylor Greene defends heckling during SOTU: "Not sorry one bit"
The Georgia Republican representative does not regret interrupting President Joe Biden's address with shouts and boos, saying she "doesn't clap for liars."
List of Republicans who have suggested cutting Medicare, Social Security
Biden claimed "some Republicans want Medicare and Social Security to sunset" during his State of the Union address.
Republicans Tee It Up for Buoyant Biden at the State of the Union
Last night, President Biden gave the annual State of the Union address, stuffed with data-infused tidbits about his administration's accomplishments. The president was unusually lucid and buoyant in his hour-plus speech,
How Joe Biden skewered Republicans in State of the Union "masterclass"
The president responded to Republicans who heckled him during his speech on Tuesday after comments about Social Security and Medicare.
Joe Biden's State of the Union highlights—Three surprising moments
Biden clashed with some Republicans after the president accused the GOP of wanting to cut Social Security and Medicare.
Biden earns bipartisan SOTU applause for Medicare and Social Security
"So folks, as we all apparently agree, Social Security and Medicare are off the books now," the president said during his speech.
To Deal with Debt, Congress Must Slow Federal Health Spending
It's long past time for policymakers to get serious about Washington's fiscal course. Congress must enact reforms to federal health programs.
Trump's chance to make GOP "uneasy" about DeSantis in 2024: Analyst
Ed Kilgore wrote in a Saturday column that the ex-president "will go after DeSantis for supporting budget austerity, entitlement reform," and more.
Trump tells Republicans what funding to cut as McCarthy eyes deal with Dems
Donald Trump said Republicans shouldn't "vote to cut a single penny from Medicare or Social Security to help pay for Joe Biden's reckless spending spree."
What to do if you are nearing retirement and are financially unprepared
Mark Miller, a veteran financial journalist and author, talks about his new book "Retirement Reboot: Commonsense Financial Strategies to Get Back on Track."
How to save—not cut—Social Security
Social security needs to be saved not cut. A veteran financial journalist explains why and how.
Community rallies round McDonald's worker, 84, struggling to pay his bills
Those aged 65 and older are the only group for which poverty rose in 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.