Articles and Tables

Articles I've written and helpful tables

Focusing on Social Security's Future

Is Social Security going bankrupt? Not exactly — but the trust fund is projected to cover only 79% of scheduled benefits after 2033. A look at the choices facing Congress, the tax and benefit changes on the table, and how retirees can build a safety factor into their plans.

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The Effect of Early or Delayed Retirement on Social Security Retirement Benefits

A table showing how your Social Security retirement benefits change based on when you retire.

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Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustments

A table of every Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) from 1975 through 2026.

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