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Combining dollar cutoffs with indexing changes fundamentally alters the structure and philosophy that have guided the Social Security program for the past 90 years.
How credible messengers translate experience into action in criminal justice The Arches Transformative Mentoring Program in New York City shows how credible messengers can create positive local outcomes.Why should two lost work days cost McCabe three-fourths of his pension? The firing of deputy FBI director Andrew McCabe highlights the arbitrariness of government pension rules.A little-publicized incentive in the new tax law could become America’s largest economic development program The positive potential of Opportunity Zones depends on decisions made by America’s governors.Ben Carson’s plan for “EnVision Centers” looks familiar and needs realistic expectations A conversation with Susan J. Popkin explores the evidence on helping housing assisted residents improve their economic circumstances.Incremental steps toward bold student loan reforms In the next Higher Education Act, Congress could design a system that will better serve both student loan borrowers and taxpayers.Using credit to expand opportunity: A Q&A with Ricki Granetz Lowitz, recipient of the Janice Nittoli Fellowship Working Credit NFP partners with employers to help low-wage workers build and sustain strong credit scores.
