Building an economy that works. For everyone.
2011-2012 Retirement Security publications
Keeping Social Security Strong: Four steps we can take to preserve America's promise for every generation
The
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.
Straight Facts on Social Security
11.20.2011
| 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.
Social Security 101: A Presentation (.psd)
11.20.2011
| 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.
Rebuilding the Foundation: Three steps toward a secure, dignified retirement for all
07.18.2011
| 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.
Public Pensions in Washington State
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.
Restoring America’s Middle Class Starts with Keeping Social Security’s Promise
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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