Looking at lifetime benefits and lifetime taxes, we can see that Social Security and Medicare returns vary considerably.
Taking a Look at Universal Basic Income
With Chicago announcing the newest universal basic income program, we have some answers about the chance for success from Stockton CA.
The Educational Journey of a Homeless Child
Told by a NY Times reporter, the educational journey of a homeless child creates daunting dilemmas that also relate to government programs.
Why a (Social Security) COLA Might Be Too Sweet
With Social Security COLAs (Cost-of-Living-Adjustments) soaring, we wind up with a wage mismatch that accelerates funding problems.
How Did the Pandemic Make Social Security Sicker?
While the financial future of Social Security has been shaky for awhile, now, the pandemic has accelerated the trend.
Why Social Security Should Look at Senior Spending
Based on the Consumer Price Index, cost-of-living changes in a senior’s Social Security check could be more accurately calculated.
A New Way To See Old Age
Looking back 55 years at the changes in life expectancy, we could decide to change our definition of what it means to be old.
The Demographic Squeeze
Looking at birth and death rates, we can identify population problems that are creating a demographic squeeze.
Why Federal Spending Is Tough to Predict for Entitlement Programs
Looking back at Medicare and Medicaid, we can see why there are several versions of spending projections for the American Families Plan.
What If Cash Handouts Have No Strings Attached?
In a new March 2021 report, we found out the results for the first year of Stockton’s UBI experiment. Recently too, the impact of Rwanda’s cash distribution was in the news. Last year we looked at Rwanda and Stockton. Today,…