Social Security

Wall Street Journal - The Baby Boomer's Guide to Social Security

Now in its eighth decade, Social Security is arguably more important -- and certainly more complicated -- than ever before. Boomers, for the most part, are on their own when it comes to planning for later life; pensions and related safety nets are disappearing from the workplace. Thus, Social Security checks -- the closest thing to a sure bet in most retirement budgets -- are expected to play an ever-larger role in older Americans' financial security.