Social Security
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The Financial Impact of Natural Disasters: Beyond Disaster Aid
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Recent wildfires in California and catastrophic flooding in Louisiana have drawn public attention to natural disasters across the United States. Yet little is known about the total financial impact of extreme weather events, particularly on non-disaster social programs. Considering that the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events is expected…
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A Better Old Age: How Income Can Improve Later-Life Mental Health
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Researchers show that an increase in Social Security income can significantly improve the elderly’s cognitive functions.
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Late Retirement Bonus: How the Government can Incentivize Working Longer
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A new study finds that individuals increase the age in which they intend to claim Social Security benefits when they are offered lump sums instead of and equal to their future benefit increases.
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Focus on Finance: A Great Incubator in Memphis
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Memphis Finance Director Brian Collins explains how his city’s problems are being met with innovative solutions from the public and private sectors.
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Fiscal Cliff Imminent: Where We’re Heading
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Bob Greenstein talks about tax policy, the recession, and what to expect from the fiscal cliff