May 18, 2006

Can We Afford Social Security When Baby Boomers Retire?

The National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI) is doing a program in Washington, D.C. on May 25 on whether the country can afford Social Security once baby boomers retire. Here is some information on the program (which features a free breakfast!):


Location National Press Club, First Amendment Lounge
(529 14th Street, NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC)
Fee Free Event
Registration Deadline 05/24/2006
Contact Anita Cardwell

** Registration and continental breakfast at 8:30am**

Policy makers and policy advisors are busy examining ways to address national concerns about the United States' aging population. How are current retirees faring? What are the latest trends in private pensions and savings? Can we afford Social Security when baby boomers retire?

You are invited to join the National Academy of Social Insurance for this important update on issues affecting all Americans. Come prepared to ask questions. Ample time will be set aside for discussion.

Moderator:
Luisa Grillo-Chope,
National Council of La Raza

New Findings: Income of Americans 65 and Older
Debra Whitman, Congressional Research Service

Developments in Pensions and Savings
William Arnone, Ernst and Young

Can We Afford Social Security When Baby Boomers Retire?
Virginia Reno, National Academy of Social Insurance

Commentary:
Stephen Goss, Chief Actuary of Social Security
Margaret Simms, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
David John, Heritage Foundation
William Spriggs, Howard University

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