Retirement Security / Social Security
Since its inception in 1919, TCF has strongly supported public pensions and other forms of social insurance. Our work on throughout the decades on Social Security – America’s most popular and effective domestic program --has featured insights from many of the nation’s leading experts on the subject.
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Featured Fellow
- Vice President Greg Anrig
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Greg Anrig, is Vice President for Programs who writes on employment and retiree benefits; Social Security solvency and reform; economic security; and tax reform.
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Taxing on Our Patience
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Why Does Social Security Confuse Reporters So Much?
Dean Baker, Paul Krugman , and Merrill Goozner explain the ways in which The Washington Post's big Sunday story about Social Security is... -
The Debt Fallout: How Social Security Went ‘Cash Negative’ Earlier Than Expected
Board of Trustee member Alicia Munnell interviewed in the Washington Post. -
Social Security in Simple Terms
It has become routine for some members of Congress and presidential candidates to describe Social Security as a piece of financial flim-flam. Texas... -
Can Anglocentrism Save Social Security?
Andrew G. Biggs, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, argues that The Century Foundation and other progressive institutions... -
Let the Disabled Wait
Greg Anrig investigates what cuts would mean for disabled Americans. -
Ten Reasons Not to Cut Social Security Benefits
An issue brief by Greg Anrig. -
Investing In America's Economy: A Budget Blueprint for Economic Recovery and Fiscal Responsibility
The Century Foundation, Demos and EPI have produced a budget blueprint for economic recovery and fiscal responsibility. The blueprint prioritizes a strong economic recovery because widespread job creation and robust economic growth are essential to successful deficit reduction. Investing in America's Future is a project of Demos, EPI and The Century Foundation. -
Social Insurance & America's Economic Future: Chapter 1
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Our Fiscal Security
The Century Foundation, Demos and the Economic Policy Institute have partnered together to help strengthen social insurance programs and develop a road map for a fair and responsible federal budget.
Social Security – All Content
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Few Americans are prepared for retirement, according to a national survey that finds nearly half of all workers with less than $10,000 in...Mar 14, 2012
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In The News: Why Target Date Funds?Board of Trustee Member Alicia Munnell's Financial Security Project just released this booklet. Download the PDF.Feb 21, 2012
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Board of Trustee member Alicia Munnell interviewed in the Washington Post.Nov 23, 2011
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Blog Post: Taxing Our PatienceThere appears to be no shortage of things to complain about this campaign season. But it’s been obvious for some time that the favorite topic is...Nov 15, 2011
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Dean Baker, Paul Krugman , and Merrill Goozner explain the ways in which The Washington Post's big Sunday story about Social Security is...Oct 31, 2011
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In The News: Social Security in Simple TermsA blog post by Richard C. Leone.Sep 22, 2011
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Blog Post: Social Security in Simple TermsIt has become routine for some members of Congress and presidential candidates to describe Social Security as a piece of financial flim-flam. Texas...Sep 22, 2011
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Blog Post: Time for a Generational Warfare TruceToday's New York Times notes that the newly released census data shows households headed by people aged 65 and older enjoyed a 5.5 percent income...Sep 15, 2011
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Blog Post: Why Social Security Is No Ponzi SchemeIn the Republican presidential debate last night, Texas Governor Rick Perry rehashed the tried-and-true scare tactic of calling Social Security a...Sep 8, 2011
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The Snapshot by Ruy Teixeira.Jul 11, 2011
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TCF Trustee Alicia Munnell writes about Social Security cuts in Smart Money.Jun 6, 2011
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The headlines about the new annual report on the finances of Social Security , along the lines of “Running Out of Money Faster,” create the...May 13, 2011
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Blog Post: Can Anglocentrism Save Social Security?Andrew G. Biggs, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, argues that The Century Foundation and other progressive institutions...May 5, 2011
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Blog Post: Let the Disabled WaitGreg Anrig investigates what cuts would mean for disabled Americans.Apr 5, 2011
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Austin Frakt , Don Taylor , and Ezra Klein have good pieces today on Social Security and Medicare reform. All three make the point that whatever...Mar 29, 2011
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Blog Post: Five Social Security Non-MythsEric Schurenberg, the editor-in-chief of BNET and CBSMoneyWatch.com, is a good friend of mine going back to the 1980s, when we worked together at...Mar 9, 2011
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Press Release: A New Issue Brief from The Century Foundation Offers Ten Reasons Not to Cut Social Security BenefitsA New Issue Brief from The Century Foundation Offers Ten Reasons Not to Cut Social Security BenefitsFeb 17, 2011
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Century Foundation Vice President, Policy and Programs, Greg Anrig has written a brief entitled Ten Reasons Not to Cut Social Security Benefits. Learn More...Feb 17, 2011
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Commentary: The Fiscal Year Budget AnalysisTCF Fellows discuss President Obama's Fiscal Year Budget.Feb 16, 2011
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After President Obama’s debt commission produced a report late last year recommending deep cuts to Social Security, it seemed plausible that the...Feb 14, 2011
