The Academy's recommendation to increase the Social Security retirement age was discussed. 

The Academy's recommendation to increase the Social Security retirement age was discussed. Syndicated columnist Marie Cocco wrote that "if we want a long-term solution to treat all recipients as equally as possible, and do it in a way that is straightforward, there is solid reasoning behind the actuaries' plan." 

The Academy's Bruce Schobel discusses how demographic shifts in America will affect programs such as Social Security. Schobel and the Academy are cited as advocating increasing the retirement age to help offset the effects of increased longevity.

The Academy's Bruce Schobel offers advice to consider regarding when to collect Social Security benefits.

A report on what it would take to reform Social Security includes portions of an Academy statement that advocates increasing the retirement age for Social Security. Ron Gebhardtsbauer, the Academy's former senior pension fellow, is quoted.

The Academy's Bruce Schobel explained the Academy's advocacy statement on Social Security. He said the retirement age needs to be increased, nothing that "it's a demographic solution to a demographic problem."