Social Security Debate
Your Money
Stocks Weigh Down U.S. Pension Funds()
February 18, 2009 American pension funds have a much higher percentage of their investments in stocks than pensions in other countries, a new study finds. Consequently, U.S. pension funds allocated far smaller percentages to less-risky bonds or other fixed-income investments.
Author Interviews
Is America Weighed Down By 'Dead Ideas'?()
February 9, 2009 In his new book, The Tyranny of Bad Ideas, author Matt Miller says Americans need to let go of certain outmoded beliefs. On the list? The idea that our children will earn more than we do and the notion that taxes are bad and free trade is good.
Remembrances
'Father of Medicare' Dies at 93()
February 2, 2008 Robert Ball, the man known as the father of Medicare, died this week at 93. Ball was the commissioner of Social Security under three U.S. presidents and an influential counselor on social issues to politicians of all political stripes. NPR's Joanne Silberner offers a remembrance of the man who masterminded hospital desegregation.
U.S.
Baby Boomers Pick Mountains over Beaches()
January 2, 2008 While the future of Social Security may be uncertain, some who are retiring now are forgoing Southern beaches in favor of Western mountains. Reports in recent days have noted a new trend in baby boomer retirement: They're choosing to settle in the West.
Baby Boomers Begin to Claim Social Security()
January 2, 2008 The first of the baby boomers will turn 62 this year and become eligible to claim retirement benefits. But a "baby bust" means there are fewer workers paying into the Social Security system to support each retiree.
Baby Boomers Likely to Retire Later ()
November 14, 2007 Almost 80 million baby boomers will be eligible to receive Social Security benefits in the next 20 years, setting off fears that the Social Security system will be overwhelmed. But baby boomers are expected to bring a different approach to old age by working longer than prior generations.
