A larger raise won't necessarily help seniors maintain their buying power.

Safeguarding the social safety net is essential for keeping it.

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There are compelling reasons to start receiving your benefits early or late. Each of us needs to think through some issues.

This article is authored by Achal Agarwal, chair, AVPN.

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One reader writes, "American voters are more conservative than the Democratic Party seems willing to admit." Another finds it ...

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