Well, it finally happened. On Friday, Moody’s joined the other major credit rating agencies in downgrading the United States’ credit rating from its top-tier Aaa rating to Aa1. That’s right—our nation, once the economic lighthouse for the world, now has a ding in its financial armor from all three major credit agencies. While the average…
House Passes Social Security Expansion Bill: What’s Next?
The House recently passed a bill to provide full Social Security benefits to millions, with a strong bipartisan vote of 327-75. It’s rare to see such unity on Capitol Hill, so let’s break this down—because there’s a lot to chew on here. The Pros: Helping Those in Need First off, expanding Social Security benefits could…