National Saving and Social Security Reform

Eschtruth, Andrew D., and Robert K. Triest. “National Saving and Social Security Reform”. Just the Facts 18, Chestnut Hill, Mass.: Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, April 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/2345/bc-ir:104485.
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Abstract

Saving is a critical component of both retirement security for individuals and the long-term growth of the nation's economy. Current trends in Social Security, 401(k) plans, and personal saving suggest that individuals will need to save more to ensure that they can enjoy a comfortable retirement. The federal government can also contribute to the nation's saving by reducing or eliminating its budget deficit. Increased saving by either individuals or the government, of course, means less consumption today. But, by providing more money for investment, additional saving boosts productivity and long-term economic growth...

Title
National Saving and Social Security Reform
Author
Eschtruth, Andrew D.
Triest, Robert K.
Center
Center for Retirement Research
Genre
report
Date Issued
April 2005
Publisher
Center for Retirement Research at Boston College
Series Title
Just the Facts
Series Number
18
Version Identification
Version of record.
Persistent Link
http://hdl.handle.net/2345/bc-ir:104485
Use Restrictions
These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The publisher or original authors may retain copyright to the materials.
Subject
Social Security

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