Social Security and Medicare Independent Information Source

Welcome fellow Americans! If you want to learn about Social Security and Medicare this is the place for you.

Social Security History

Social Security has not always been part of the America way of life. Established in 1935, Social Security was to be a supplemental retirement income program. more...

Social Security Politics

Social Security has moved to the forefront of political discussion. Find out what progressives, conservatives and independents are saying about the future of Social Security. more...

Social Security Glossary

Social Security Online, a service of the US Federal Government has developed a helpful glossary that explains Social Security terms. more...

The American Academy of Actuaries

The American Academy of Actuaries provides an independent, financial analysis of Social Security and its future. One interesting development is a simulation game that gives citizens an opportunity to balance Social Security. more...

Social Security, Medicare and Retirement

Learn how Social Security and Medicare benefits can factor in to your retirement plans. more...

Social Security fight is tip of aging issue

Jonathan Weisman of the Washington Post writes that spending on the elderly is expected to rise to 48 percent of the US federal budget by 2015. He references data from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the Brookings Institution explain this problem. more...

The Disability Benefit

The Social Security Disability Benefit can be an aid to Americans with Disabilities. more...