Social Security's Shortfall Is a Meteor of Our Own Making

Social Security’s impending shortfall is typically discussed as if a giant meteor were unavoidably headed straight for us — tick, tick, tick — sure to wreak unprecedented havoc on the financial well-being of 71 million people. In the line of fire are retirees, individuals with disabilities, widows and orphans. The damage to consumer spending and consumer confidence would be a devastating blow to our entire economy. Read Full Article »