As the most rapidly growing demographic group, Hispanic Americans have a unique stake in Social Security reform. Elderly Hispanics are disproportionately likely to be dependent on Social Security benefits, yet those benefits are inadequate to provide for their retirement, leaving 28 percent of Hispanic women to retire in poverty. Statistically younger than other populations in America, Hispanics are more likely to be affected by the long-term results of reform.

As the debate over Social Security reform heats up, several questions have been raised that are of particular interest to Hispanics:

• Is the current system fair to Hispanic Americans?
• What is the best way to increase savings and wealth in the Hispanic community?
• Would Hispanics be helped or hurt by privatizing the system?
• How would other proposed Social Security reforms impact Hispanic workers and retirees?

This conference will examine the issues surrounding Social Security from a Hispanic perspective. Leading experts from across the political and ideological spectrum will look at what Social Security means to Hispanics and how reform will impact their retirement security.