The 2022 Annual Report of the Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Trust Funds presents information regarding the financial status of the U.S. Social Security system. At the end of 2021, the OASDI program…
The Buffin Foundation has agreed to sponsor a communications project to be undertaken in cooperation with the Washington-based National Academy of Social Insurance (the Academy). The purpose of this project is to educate specific target audiences on how to interpret…
The Washington-based American Academy of Actuaries (AAA) recently released an updated version of its Issue Brief Raising the Social Security Retirement Age. The AAA had previously issued a public policy statement in 2008 advocating for an increase in Social Security’s…
Meme stocks, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and cryptocurrencies have dominated news outlets for much of the past two years with many news reports on the impact these phenomena have generated. The Federal Reserve has recognized the importance of these technological developments…
It is widely acknowledged that the United States Federal Reserve exerts significant influence over the economy and financial markets. The Federal Reserve is responsible for conducting monetary policy so as to promote the goals of achieving maximum employment, stable prices,…
This edition of Commentary offers reflections on the importance of the pivotal and potentially transformative times we are experiencing, from the perspective of the United States, with particular reference to social insurance and the work of the National Academy of…
As the United Nations celebrates the anniversary of the ratification of the UN Charter on October 24th each year, there is typically an increased focus on UN activities and new initiatives and programs at this time of year. The United…
As the 2021 year enters its fourth quarter, economists around the world are engaging in the annual ritual of developing forecasts of key economic indicators for 2022 and beyond. Concerns for financial stability are being reflected in the outlook for…
The 2021 Annual Report of the Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Trust Funds presents information regarding the financial status of the U.S. Social Security system. At the end of 2020, the OASDI program…
The United States Social Security system is expected to release its 2021 Annual Trustees Report shortly. It is widely anticipated that the report will indicate the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the system’s short-range and long-range financial condition and…