Episode description:
There’s a lot of upheaval these days across Washington, as many federal agencies face significant cuts in staffing and programs, including the Social Security Administration. It’s not exactly clear what changes are going on inside the agency (the news seems to change by the week), but what IS clear is that many people are really anxious about the potential loss of their benefits and services—both near-term and in the coming years. Will Social Security be there for them when they need it? So today, we’re talking with Mark Miller, a nationally recognized expert on retirement planning and aging, who will spell out the many critical issues facing Social Security and Medicare today, and what the changes could mean for you. Mark is an awarded journalist, author, and podcaster who offers a holistic view of retirement security, including healthcare and Medicare, Social Security, and retirement investing. He writes frequently about retirement-related public policy issues, and his work appears at Reuters, The New York Times, Morningstar and WealthManagement.com; he also has a Substack newsletter and podcast on retirement. Mark’s latest book is Retirement Reboot: Common Sense Strategies for Getting Back on Track.
About the Guest:
Mark Miller is a journalist, author and podcaster who is a nationally recognized expert on trends in retirement and aging. His writing offers a holistic view of retirement security, including healthcare and Medicare, Social Security, retirement investing, midlife careers and housing. He also writes frequently about retirement-related public policy issues, including reform of Social Security, Medicare and workplace retirement plans. Mark’s work appears at Reuters, The New York Times, Morningstar and WealthManagement.com; he also publishes a free Substack newsletter and podcast on retirement. Mark’s latest book is “Retirement Reboot: Common Sense Strategies for Getting Back on Track (Agate Publishing, January 2023). Mark is the former editor of Crain’s Chicago Business, and Sunday editor of the Chicago Sun-Times.
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