Government pensions and social security

Public workers may receive reduced Social Security benefits. There’s growing support in Congress to change that

Public workers may receive reduced Social Security benefits. There’s growing support in Congress to change that

James Brando November 12, 2023

Araya Doheny | Getty Images When Dave Bernstein, 87, started working at the U.S....

The Netherlands named the best place to retire — here’s how other countries compare

The Netherlands named the best place to retire — here’s how other countries compare

James Brando October 23, 2023

Retirement income systems vary in different countries, and the U.S. does not come out...

Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be 3.2% in 2024, well below this year’s record-setting increase

Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be 3.2% in 2024, well below this year’s record-setting increase

James Brando October 12, 2023

Jozef Polc / 500Px | 500Px Plus | Getty Images The Social Security Administration...

With Social Security trust funds ‘rapidly heading to zero,’ some ask whether the money should be invested in equities

With Social Security trust funds ‘rapidly heading to zero,’ some ask whether the money should be invested in equities

James Brando October 5, 2023

Wand_prapan | Istock | Getty Images The trust funds that Social Security relies on...