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American Academy of Actuaries Recognizes Members’ Service to the Public and Profession

WASHINGTON—The American Academy of Actuaries recognized several of its most dedicated members for their service to the public, the U.S. actuarial profession, and the Academy with awards…
Topics: Benefits Casualty Financial Security Governance NAIC Principle-Based Reserving Professionalism Public Policy Reinsurance Risk Management Risk-Based Capital Social Security
Date Published: 11/06/2019
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Actuarial Organizations Update Tool Helpful in Evaluating a Critical Retirement Security Risk  

Improvements to the Actuaries Longevity Illustrator Include Data, Methodology Updates WASHINGTON and SCHAUMBURG, IL (October 22, 2019)—The American Academy of Actuaries and the Society of…
Topics: Financial Security Professional Organization Professionalism Public Policy Retirement Social Security
Date Published: 10/22/2019
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Editorial: Tie payroll tax cut to Social Security solvency

The Reporter
Topics: Social Security Solvency
Date Published: 08/25/2019
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Senate Proposal Suggests National Approach to Retirement Policy—Actuaries Weigh In on the Potential Challenges and Benefits

WASHINGTON—Legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate in spring 2019 to create a federal Commission on Retirement Security raises the question of what a cohesive national policy framework for…
Topics: Benefits Public Policy Retirement Social Security
Date Published: 07/12/2019
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Linda K. Stone Named as Senior Pension Fellow of the American Academy of Actuaries

  WASHINGTON—The American Academy of Actuaries is pleased to announce that Linda K. Stone, a leading pension actuary and nonprofit volunteer with more than 25 years’ experience…
Topics: Actuarial Science Benefits Financial Security Professionalism Public Policy Retirement Social Security
Date Published: 05/16/2019
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Social Security Funding – ‘Fixed’

Seeking Alpha
Topics: Social Security
Date Published: 04/29/2019
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Someone Will Pay All Their 2019 Social Security Taxes Today, January 1

Forbes
Topics: Social Security
Date Published: 01/01/2019
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Liz Weston: It’s time to fix Social Security’s tax burden

Associated Press
Topics: Social Security
Date Published: 12/24/2018
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OPINION: Social Security, The FICA Tax Cap, And Having Your Cake And Eating It, Too

Forbes
Topics: Social Security
Date Published: 10/25/2018
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Academy Pension Forum Puts Spotlight on Bridging the Gap Between Retirement Policy and Reality

WASHINGTON—Retirement policy thought leaders speaking at the American Academy of Actuaries’ “Modernizing the U.S. Retirement System” forum in Washington today led a…
Topics: Benefits Medicare / Medicaid Public Policy Retirement Social Security
Date Published: 07/27/2018
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Issue Brief

Quantitative Measures for Evaluating Social Security Reform Proposals

Social Security Committee updated issue brief that discusses measures to evaluate Social Security reform proposals.  
Topics: Retirement Social Security
Date Published: 05/02/2014
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Policy Paper

Social Security Reform Options

A public policy monograph that analyzes proposals to address Social Security’s financial challenges.
Topics: Public Policy Social Security
Date Published: 03/03/2014
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Policy Paper

Essential Elements: Raising Social Security’s Retirement Age

emy policy paper on the benefits of raising Social Security’s retirement age to help solve the program’s long-term financial problems
Topics: Benefits Retirement Social Security
Date Published: 02/26/2014
Policy & Research
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Issue Brief

An Actuarial Perspective on the 2013 Social Security Trustees Report

Social Security Committee issue brief examining the 2013 Social Security Trustees Report.
Topics: Social Security
Date Published: 08/12/2013
Policy & Research
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Comment / Letter

Academy Follow-Up Response to House Subcommittee on Raising Social Security Retirement Age

Letter from Senior Pension Fellow Don Fuerst to Chairman Johnson and Ranking Member Becerra of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security in response to questions from Chairman Johnson…
Topics: Retirement Social Security
Date Published: 07/31/2013
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Testimony

Academy Testimony to Congressional Subcommittee on Social Security

Senior Pension Fellow Donald Fuerst’s testimony at a House Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Social Security, hearing that examines bipartisan proposals to adjust Social Security…
Topics: Benefits Retirement Social Security Solvency
Date Published: 05/23/2013
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Issue Brief

Rethinking Normal Retirement Age for Pension Plans

Pension Committee issue brief that recommends allowing private sector defined benefit plans to voluntarily raise their normal retirement age above 65 to align their plans with Social Security. 
Topics: Retirement Social Security
Date Published: 03/07/2013
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Comment / Letter

Academy’s Letter to the New York Times Editor On “Social Security: It’s Worse than You Think” Opinion Piece

er to the New York Times Editor On “Social Security: It’s Worse than You Think” Opinion Piece
Topics: Social Security
Date Published: 01/09/2013
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Issue Brief

A Guide to Analyzing Social Security Reform

Issue guide on Social Security to help evaluate Social Security reform proposals.
Topics: Social Security
Date Published: 12/17/2012
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Issue Brief

Means Testing for Social Security

Social Security Committee issue brief that examines “means testing,” an option to reform Social Security that would reduce or eliminate benefits for wealthy and/or high-income participants and…
Topics: Benefits Retirement Social Security
Date Published: 12/11/2012
Policy & Research
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