Pension News

Last week the federal minimum wage rose to $6.55 an hour, increasing the annual earnings for a full-time minimum wage worker to $13,624.  While it’s certainly the right move for Congress to raise the minimum wage for current workers, it raises an important question about retired workers.  Take a look at our statistics page and you’ll see why: The average retired worker’s Social Security check is now less than that of a minimum wage worker. (more…)