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Social Security Claiming: The Classic Case of Divorce
By John ManganaroAn ex-spouse can generally get 50% of the former partner's primary benefit, regardless of when it's claimed.
April 10, 2024
Social Security 2025 COLA Estimate Climbs to 3%The Senior Citizens League's 2025 COLA projection increased again after jumping from 1.75% to 2.4% last month.
April 09, 2024
What's the Future of IRS Direct File? GAO Wants to Know.IRS officials have not decided on the future of the pilot beyond the 2024 tax filing season.
April 08, 2024
FINRA Suspends Ex-Rep Over Reg BI ViolationsOver an 11-month period the rep effected 91 trades in the account of a customer in her early sixties.
April 08, 2024
FINRA Hits BD With $500k Fine Over TextingIt also suspended the firm's CEO for not preserving and checking 10,900 text messages sent or received by 27 associated persons.
April 07, 2024
5 Ways to Save Social SecurityFor Biden and Trump, the issue of how to reform Social Security could prove critical in the 2024 presidential election.
April 05, 2024
Medicare Advantage Program to Restructure Agent, Broker PayIn 2025, the maximum enrollment compensation will jump by $100, including what's paid for field marketing organization services.
April 05, 2024
Ex-Ameriprise Advisor Awaits Sentencing in $1.2M Fraud CaseThe Texas-based planner pleaded guilty to defrauding clients; she used money to buy a house and shotgun.