Social Security

With less than a month until Election Day, here are several recent ads that might grab voters’ attention, but that need some additional facts or a dose of reality.

This is a rebroadcast of an earlier show (original air date August 17, 2020); no calls will be taken.The solvency of Social Security is certain to be a…

The solvency of social security is certain to be a major topic in the upcoming election. We’ll discuss how and why social security was implemented 85…

Demographically, Maine is the oldest state in the nation, and so the health of the Social Security system is of particular importance here. Nearly a…

PORTLAND, Maine - The Social Security Administration has released new rules that incorporate Sen. Angus King proposals to help better serve people with…

WASHINGTON - Nearly every weekday, the members of Maine's Congressional Delegation say they are asked by a constituent from back home for help with their…

In an effort to clarify how he really feels about Social Security, Gov. Paul LePage launched a series of robo-calls to targeted voters this week. This…

The past, present and what may be in store for the future of Social Security.Host Jennifer Rooks was joined by: Lori Parham - AARP Maine State DirectorDr.…

Henry Aaron, senior fellow and the MacLaury Chair in Economic Studies from the Brookings Institution debates Stuart Butler, distinguished fellow and…

Nancy Altman, assistant to former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, warns that Social Security has a significant impact on state economies,…