For the first time in modern U.S. history, workers today have less retirement security than their parents did, and preparing for a secure retirement is particularly challenging for lower-wage earners. EPI’s retirement program examines the inequities in the current retirement system and promotes policies that will lead to a universal, secure and adequate retirement system. EPI is a member of Retirement USA and the Strengthen Social Security coalition.
Social Security cuts: Unpopular and unnecessary
An increase in the retirement age and other proposed changes to Social Security that would reduce benefits are both unnecessary and unpopular across a broad demographic spectrum.
Recent Work on Retirement
News from EPI: Social Security: A program for all generations
News from EPI: Soc Sec provides majority of income for most over 65
Understanding Social Security: A comprehensive guide
News from EPI: Debt, deficit deal shouldn’t include Social Security
Debt, deficit deal shouldn’t include Social Security
News from EPI: Spending caps would harm the social safety net and the economy
News from EPI: Discounting Public Pensions
Discounting Public Pensions: Reports of trillions in shortfalls ignore expected returns on assets
Rich man, poor man
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