Jason J. Fichtner

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Save Social Security by First Taking Elderly Poverty Off the Table aei.org/op-eds/save-so…

Gen X has faced more financial hurdles than any generation before them, making it harder to save for retirement. New research from the Retirement Income Institute reveals the challenges ahead:

Good to see bipartisan action on legislation that could improve the retirement security for millions of future Social Security beneficiaries - all just by changing how we frame and talk about the claiming decision.

For more background information see this paper I co-authored at @BPC_Bipartisan - bipartisanpolicy.org/download/?file…

Social Security has been making news lately. @JJFichtner shares some of his thoughts on recent changes with @NYTimes ahead of our congressional briefing with @JeanChatzky and @FinkeOnFinances tomorrow.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/bus…

With links to @JJFichtner’s great work on this long running problem.

The #Peak65Zone means every household is at risk of not maintaining their standard of living in retirement. @JJFichtner's white paper takes a deeper dive on the #Peak65 moment: protectedincome.org/peak65/

You can't talk about #protectedincome without talking about #SocialSecurity. @JJFichtner, @Ramsey_Alwin, @ShaiAkabas, and @dcjretiresecure are discussing some of the biggest misconceptions around Social Security and what those mean for a secure retirement. #ALISummit24

@JJFichtner discusses how many people claim Social Security early because of their concern the trust fund will run it. The political inertia on this topic is hurting our seniors' financial futures. #ALISummit24

📣 #SocialSecurity announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 this morning. Get insights from BPC Chief Economist @JJFichtner: bit.ly/483Enqe

“Can I give them both C-minuses on debt policy?” Our chief economist @JJFichtner grading the presidential candidates in the @washingtonpost. washingtonpost.com/business/2024/…

Important new research from @alincome's Retirement Income Institute examines how protected income helps retirees feel more comfortable spending money in their second acts. Read more from Fellows @MichaelFinke and @DavidMBlanchett: protectedincome.org/license-to-spe…

Talking with old friends is always fun, but talking to this old friend about a topic he knows so much about was even better. Listen up!

New episode of #QualifiedOpinions is out now and it's a must-listen. 🔊🔊 Tune in here: flow.page/qualified-opin…. With Social Security and Medicare set to become insolvent in less than 10 years, the federal government is desperately seeking new revenue sources. The new big idea is to raise money by ending the tax treatment of 401k and other tax-deferred retirement plans. @JJFichtner joins @veroderugy to discuss the threat this poses to America’s future retirement savings.

🗓️ TODAY @ 12pm: Join us for a virtual event exploring the status of the #SocialSecurity and #Medicare trust funds. Our expert panel includes: ➤ @Michael_Chernew ➤ @andreaducas ➤ @JJFichtner ➤ @LHaltzel ➤ moderated by @MarcGoldwein Register: crfb.org/events/57-even….

Executive Director of the Retirement Income Institute @JJFichtner and @EquitableFin's Connie Weaver shared thoughtful insights about the retirement income crisis at the @NCOAging's Age & Action conference.

It’s not too late to register for next week’s webinar with The Longevity Project. Join Bryan Pinsky, @KerryHannon, and @JJFichtner for a conversation about the #Peak65 moment moderated by Ken Stern. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says 65 retirement age is too low. Here's what experts say cnb.cx/3TAJBD4 @BPC_Bipartisan @alincome

“We have to do this now.” I couldn’t agree more @JJFichtner. Millions of Americans entering the #Peak65Zone are facing a retirement income crisis. Thank you to @LorieKonish for highlighting the work you and @alincome are doing to tackle this problem. cnbc.com/2024/02/08/bab…