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It's a question as old as time. Which is a better indicator of your performance on the job — ... Read More

Why Is the Pentagon Barring Soldiers From Repairing Their Weapons? Jan. 28, 2026

Jim Hightower

The U.S. military has long been an easy mark — for our own avaricious corporate contractors, t... Read More

Your Friends and Neighbors Are Wrong! Jan. 28, 2026

Here is a bit of advice from a guy who gives Social Security advice for a living. Don't take any adv... Read More

The Best Terrible Decision I Ever Made Jan. 26, 2026

The most important decision of my life — the one that's had the biggest impact — I made ... Read More

The Status Quo vs. The Alternative Jan. 23, 2026

Erick Erickson

The last two weeks have been, like the preceding weeks, nuts. The president insisted the United Stat... Read More

Babies of "Notch Babies" Jan. 21, 2026

This is going to be a column about the infamous "notch babies." I thought this issue had died, becau... Read More

Multiple Reasons Not to Multitask in 2026 Jan. 15, 2026

Here's what you do. Stand up at your desk. Pat your head and rub your tummy (counter-clockwise, plea... Read More

Social Security Clickbait Jan. 14, 2026

I'm sure you've seen these little teaser links on the Internet that can sometimes be too irresistibl... Read More

Stars of an Arabian Night Jan. 12, 2026

I was speaking in a Middle Eastern country shortly after 9/11. The people were friendly. The food wa... Read More

The First Three Laws of Travel Jan. 09, 2026

I was at the massive Temple at Luxor, where the pharaohs were crowned. The 3,500-year-old columns to... Read More

Welcome to 2026 -- Keep Your Head Down and Your Shoes Off Jan. 08, 2026

It's a new year and a new dress code. Nobody cares what you wear to work. What matters now is what y... Read More

Turning Full Retirement Age in 2026? Consider Filing for Benefits This Month Jan. 07, 2026

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it ... Read More

2026 Career Disasters You Just Might Avoid Jan. 01, 2026

You're one of the lucky ones. You have a job. You also have a worry. Will the job you have at the ... Read More

Social Security Update for 2026 Dec. 31, 2025

It has been my custom for most of the past 28 years to write a year-end column summarizing the Socia... Read More

Ignore These 2026 Career Resolutions -- I Dare You Dec. 25, 2025

Looking for New Year's resolutions? Didn't think so. There are just too many experts with too many s... Read More

Some Light Reading for the Holidays Dec. 24, 2025

Around this time of year, who wants to read about boring old Social Security rules and regulations? ... Read More

The Wedding Almost Everyone Forgot Dec. 19, 2025

The first time Rosie and I got married, things just seemed to fall into place. Our guests all loved ... Read More

Diet Your Way to Success Dec. 18, 2025

May I tell you about my diet? It's simple, really. I eat Keto on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I ea... Read More

How Social Security Has Evolved Dec. 17, 2025

I continually remind my readers that they shouldn't worry too much when they read or hear reports of... Read More

Songs for Creating Demons Dec. 12, 2025