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Social Security: A tale of two menus

Jan 29, 2017 1:00 AM - The columns that criticized proposed legislation to make Social Security solvent drew a lot of readers, who were angry because I "just criticized" and didn't propose a better solution. I didn't like the bill for a reason: It would "save" Social Security by making deep cuts in future benefits. Only cuts were on the menu. The younger you are, the deeper the cuts. But let's compare two menus.
Do what it takes to pay off high consumer debt

Jan 22, 2017 5:11 PM - One thing you shouldn't think about at all is putting money aside for the down payment on a townhouse, according to personal finance columnist Scott Burns. The last thing you need is a new long-term debt commitment.
Best defense against rising medical costs is learning

Jan 8, 2017 1:00 AM - Personal finance columnist Scott Burns says staying informed is the best defense against rising medical costs.
Retirement fudge factor: We spend less as we age

Jan 2, 2017 1:00 AM - Columnist Scott Burns notes spending less as we age is a natural path, and not necessarily a bad thiing.
How to spend the kids' inheritance

Dec 18, 2016 1:00 AM - Unfortunately, spending to the last penny isn't easy. And you don't want to run out of money and have to move in with the same kids.
Constancy, not timing, beats markets

Dec 9, 2016 2:24 PM - Personal finance columnist Scott Burns reminds a reader that that best course of action for investments is to "tend your own garden."
If you're a homeowner, you're a real estate investor

Dec 4, 2016 1:00 AM - Columnist Scott Burns reminds people looking to invest in real estate that they already have a significant investment in real estate: your house.
Social Security: Some put more in the cup than take out

Nov 20, 2016 1:00 AM - A reader questions Scott Burns if someone who is affluent and still working should take Social Security.
Deferring Social Security is a good investment

Nov 6, 2016 6:09 PM - Personal finance columnist Scott Burns outlines why deferring Social Security benefits can pay off in the long run.
Who doesn't need Social Security? Maybe 3 percent of households

Oct 30, 2016 1:00 AM - Personal finance columnist Scott Burns looks at what percentage of the population can likely get along in retirement without Social Security.

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