<div><p>Over 5 years of researching the financial mess familiarly known as “Social Security,” I have found one constant. At some point in the discussion, opposing sides will be reduced to labels. The program is either a “Ponzi scheme” or “the greatest invention of government.”</p><p>When these tags 

Social Security: The Worst Run Ponzi Scheme In World History

<div><p>You may have heard that Social Security is facing serious financial problems, and you may have seen over years that Congress has done very little about them.</p><p>It is an interesting contradiction that stems in part from 3 urban legends about the program. We - the voter - hear them so much

3 Social Security Myths You've Been Fooled Into Believing

<div><p>It has been nearly a year of non-stop effort from Republicans to repeal or reform the <a href="/tag/obamacare" rel="noopener noreferrer">Affordable Care Act</a> (“ACA”). In response, the Democrats have sought to maintain gridlock on the issue.</p><p>As exhaustive as this battle has been, few

The Shocking Trillion-Dollar Impact Obamacare Repeal Could Have on Social Security

<div><p>If you are 56 or younger, you should be paying attention to a curious piece of legislation - "Social Security Reform Act of 2016”<a href="http://samjohnson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398516" rel="noopener noreferrer"> (H.R. 6489)</a> – introduced last month by Rep. Sam Joh

Plenty of Misery to Go Around in the Social Security Reform Act

<div><p>Social Security deserves better.</p><p>The program is the largest expense in the federal budget, accounting for nearly 25 percent of the federal budget. Yet, it will be lucky to draw 1 percent of the coverage in this election cycle.</p><p>Beyond its size, the system serves as a life line for

Bipartisanship on the Campaign Trail: Both Sides Have Agreed to Ignore a Crippled Social Security System

<div><p>The discussion of Social Security is normally a shouting match. One of the most divisive aspects of the discussion is the system’s trust fund.</p><p>At this point, the discussion of the Trust Fund is little more than a competition of dueling hyperboles. On one side, the Trust Fund is the&nbs

OPINION: Regardless of What Critics Say, The Social Security Trust Fund is Real

<div><p>Any debate about Social Security will at some point devolve to five words: “Raise the cap, problem solved.”</p><p>There are two things that you need to know about this slogan.</p><ul>	<li>It is false; and</li>	<li>Even if it were true, the policy option is simply a bad idea.</li></ul><p>Acco

OPINION: Eliminating Social Security Cap Turns Seniors Into Political Pawns

<div><p>It is possible that the retirement age for Social Security may have to be increased, but we should at least take the time to figure out why.</p><p>Social Security faces a large gap in its finances. The program has promised more than it expects to be able to pay.</p><p>The Social Security Tru

Why Politicians Want to Raise the Retirement Age for All the Wrong Reasons

<div><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w7NFTnLQt8</p><p>Sen. Bernie Sanders repeats Democratic talking points on Social Security about as frequently as anyone. He is unfortunately wrong more frequently than anyone.</p><p>Today, FactCheck.Org is questioning a number of his positions (“<a href="http

OPINION: Bernie Sanders Doesn't Quite Get It on Social Security

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