Search
 

4 key retirement issues to watch in debt negotiations

With negotiators on both sides of the aisle locked in what appears to be a free-for-all, caged death match with political opponents and their own bases, U.S. News & World Reports Philip Moeller points to key issues on which advisors and retirees should focus in the debate over the nations...

By John Sullivan | Updated on July 13, 2011

With negotiators on both sides of the aisle locked in what appears to be a free-for-all, caged death match with political opponents and their own bases, U.S. News & World Report’s Philip Moeller points to key issues on which advisors and retirees should focus in the debate over the nation’s debt and the deficit.

“Beyond the polemics, few people have paid a lot of attention to the plain truth that it will be impossible to make significant changes to the government’s largest spending and entitlement programs in only three weeks,” Moeller writes. “These are fiscal supertankers, and you can’t turn them around quickly. Making major changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security are complex processes that require thorough deliberation.”

Complete your profile to continue reading and get FREE access to BenefitsPRO.com, part of your ALM digital membership.

Your access to unlimited BenefitsPRO.com content isn’t changing.
Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:

  • Critical BenefitsPRO.com information including cutting edge post-reform success strategies, access to educational webcasts and videos, resources from industry leaders, and informative Newsletters.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM, BenefitsPRO magazine and BenefitsPRO.com events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com

Already have an account?

NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

Recommended Stories

BenefitsPRO

Join BenefitsPRO

Don’t miss crucial news and insights you need to navigate the shifting employee benefits industry. Join BenefitsPRO.com now!

  • Unlimited access to BenefitsPRO.com - your roadmap to thriving in a disrupted environment
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com
  • Exclusive discounts on BenefitsPRO.com and ALM events.

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join BenefitsPRO

Copyright © 2024 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.