Social Security 'is under attack'

Title: Social Security 'is under attack,' say these congressional Democrats

Article Snip: "...Cuts to Social Security are not a credible solution to pay for the $1.9 trillion that Congressional Republicans have recently added to the deficit in passing their tax legislation," Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, the committee's ranking Democrat, said in a statement to CNBC. "We must ensure that our seniors are able to retire with dignity..."

Reference: www.cnbc.com

Paul Ryan's decision to wait until January to retire includes an under-the-radar benefit

Title: Paul Ryan's decision to wait until January to retire includes an under-the-radar benefit

Article Snip: "...Ryan, 48, would be able to draw his pension at age 50, since his time as a representative and as a staffer would combine to be roughly 24 years of federal service...Based on the FERS payments formula, Ryan could receive an annual pension payment of $84,930 if he remains on the job until January..."

Reference: www.businessinsider.com