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Social Security trust fund solvency

The bill would extend Social Security trust fund solvency by roughly 20 years.

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Jan 14, 2026
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What are the details and fiscal tradeoffs of the You Earned It, You Keep It Act proposed in 2025–2026?

The You Earned It, You Keep It Act would permanently repeal federal income taxation of Social Security benefits and offset that revenue loss by raising the Social Security payroll tax contribution and...

Jan 8, 2026

What are the common downsides or risks associated with defined benefit pensions (e.g., underfunding, inflation exposure)?

Defined‑benefit (DB) pensions promise a lifetime income backed by employers or funds, but that guarantee masks multiple concentrated risks: funding shortfalls driven by poor investment returns or adve...