Kamala Harris Wants to Give Some Retirees a $1,342 Annual Raise

Senator Kamala Harris (D-California) has officially been chosen to fill the role of Vice President if Joe Biden wins the 2020 U.S. presidential election. If the Biden/Harris ticket prevails in November and takes office, it's likely Harris will have the president's ear on important policy matters -- including on Social Security.

Since the next presidential election very well may determine the fate of this popular program, current and future retirees should take a close look at each candidate's record on retirement benefits.

The good news for those hoping to protect Social Security is that Harris has actually promised an expansion of the program. In fact, last year, the senator introduced a bill that would increase benefits for a particular group of retirees. Here's what you need to know about it.

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