Social Security & Its Failings
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A 6 page research paper that discusses the problems, history and failings of the US Social Security system. Examination of the history of Social Security shows that this faltering system has never worked as in the manner that the Americans were taught to expect. There have been massive problems and misconceptions about Social Security since its inception in the 1930s and this has acerbated the program's current difficulties. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khssapro.rtf

Social Security / Benefits or Bust?
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This is an 8 page paper that looks at the Social Security system; it's history, benefits and problems. Many believe that there will not be funds available to continue providing benefits beyond the first quarter of the next century. This paper looks at some of the reasons this has come about and delineates strategies as posed by three major bills. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Ssben.wps

Social Security / History & Problems
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A 13 page overview of the Social Security Program. Provides a detailed view of the economic and social situation leading up the program and a history of the developments over the past sixty years. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPsocsec.wps

Social Security / In Need Of An "Overhaul"
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This 6 page article review provides a comprehensive overview of Social Security in the United States. An argument is made that Social Security is in need of "an overhaul"-- as the current system definitely requires some reallocation of funds. The original purpose of Social Security is defined and specific issues unique to today's society are discussed. Bibliography lists the 1 article as a primary source.
Filename: Socalsec.wps

Social Security / Wealth & Retirement
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A 20 page overview on U.S. wealth in terms of preparedness for retirement, and how this affects the social security debate. The writer reviews the current situation for the elderly, and compares this to expectations and reality for future generations. Also covered is the success of Chile's social security program and a discussion of whether a similar privatization program will work for the U.S. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: Cnretire.wps

Social Security as a Tiered System
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This 3 page paper discusses Social Security and why it can be considered a tiered system. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVSSeRev.rtf

Social Security in America
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This 8 page paper describes the pros and cons associated with the Social Security system as it currently stands, and what might happen in the future. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: HVSoSUSA.rtf

Social Security in the Twenty-first Century
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This 5 page paper looks at the social program in the United States, how it began and where it is headed. Problems within the system that might plague Generation X is discussed. Alternatives such as privatization are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA239SS.rtf

Social security in the UK
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A paper which assesses the structure and function of the social security system in the UK, with regard to the allocation of resources according to need, the interrelationship of the taxation and benefits system and the way that the welfare state has developed since the 1940s. Bibliography lists 8 sources
Filename: JLsocsec.rtf

Social Security In The United States -- Has It A Future?
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A 16 page paper discussing whether the Social Security Program in the United States needs reform, some of the significant issues, and possible solutions. It is argued that the most reasonable course of action would be to continue to collect FICA taxes as we always have, and for the government to invest at least a percentage of those funds in the private sector. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Socsec.wps