التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Social Security: From Then to Now; 70 Years of Growth. |
| المؤلفون: |
Selvy, Patricia Miller1 |
| المصدر: |
Accounting Historians Notebook. Apr2023, Vol. 46 Issue 1, p43-50. 8p. |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
Social security, Payroll tax, Disability insurance, Social Security (United States), Social security taxes, Financial crises, Old age assistance, Individual retirement accounts |
| مستخلص: |
This article provides a historical overview of the Social Security program in the United States, highlighting its implementation in 1935 and the need for financial protection for retired workers. It discusses the principles of the program, including providing a continuing income for older workers based on their own contributions. The article explores the changes and expansions made to the program over the years, such as the inclusion of disability insurance and the extension of coverage to various groups of workers. It emphasizes the transformation of the program from a supplementary income source to a primary means of retirement income for many Americans. The document also discusses the changes and developments in the Social Security and Medicare programs, including the expansion of benefits and the creation of Medicare and Medicare Part D. It addresses the challenges and proposals for the future of the Social Security system, such as increasing contribution rates and implementing means testing. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding the original intent and principles of the social security system to ensure its sustainability. [Extracted from the article] |
| قاعدة البيانات: |
Finance Source |