2011-2012 Retirement Security publications

Keeping Social Security Strong: Four steps we can take to preserve America's promise for every generation

keeping social security strongThe Great Recession would have been far more devastating without the steady flow of Social Security dollars into every community, supporting families and main street businesses. With traditional pensions in sharp decline, job security evaporating, and savings and home values fluctuating wildly, Social Security is now more important than ever to the American people.

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Straight Facts on Social Security

straight facts on social security11.20.2011 | Social Security is the bedrock of economic security for millions of children, as well as working and retired Americans. The Social Security system currently operates at a surplus, and with a few minor tweaks, will continue to do so now and far into the future. But we can improve on Social Security's winning formula.

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Social Security 101: A Presentation (.psd)

social security 10111.20.2011 | Social Security is the bedrock of economic security for millions of children, as well as working and retired Americans. The Social Security system currently operates at a surplus, and with a few minor tweaks, will continue to do so now and far into the future. But we can improve on Social Security's winning formula.

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Rebuilding the Foundation: Three steps toward a secure, dignified retirement for all

rebuilding the foundation07.18.2011 | A secure and dignified retirement is one of the hallmarks of America’s middle class. Today, few Americans can afford to save for retirement on their own. This brief proposes three steps to ensure retirement security for every American.

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Public Pensions in Washington State

restoring the middle class: social security 04.28.2011 | An employer-provided retirement plan is an essential complement to Social Security and personal savings to ensure people live out their years in dignity. However, public pensions have increasingly come under attack as private sector employers have scaled back their pension offerings to all but the most highly compensated employees, and public budgets have been decimated by a deep recession and anti-tax ideology.

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Restoring America’s Middle Class Starts with Keeping Social Security’s Promise

restoring the middle class: social security 01.10.2011 | Social Security is one of the great achievements of American democracy, and it is more important now than ever. Instead of looking for ways to cut Social Security, elected leaders should be looking for ways to strengthen the program and increase benefits. Strategies for doing so are detailed in this brief.

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