The shift in retirement responsibility from employers to individuals is a pressing issue. With long-term planning lacking, society faces economic challenges as we age. We must encourage better financial habits to secure our future.
Tag: Social Security COLA
The high cost of ignorance
The Social Security program faces challenges as its trust funds rely on redeeming Treasury bonds to meet payouts exceeding payroll tax income. This practice started in 2021, with $69.1 billion in interest earned from U.S. Treasury bonds in 2024.
CPI IMPORTANT TO RETIREES
With the CPI climbing 2.2% annually and February’s 0.5% jump, the challenge of rising prices and Social Security adjustments looms. Opting for stability over volatility remains key.
Do seniors deserve more … at the expense of younger citizens?
Go to main Forum page » on HumbleDollar for serious discussion AUTHOR: R Quinn on 1/26/2026 I recently received an e-mail survey from the Senior Citizens League, a senior
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