Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Social Security Fairness Act Calls for 2024 Back Payments
By John ManganaroThe bill repealing the controversial Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset awaits President Biden's signature.
December 16, 2024
How Retirement Age and Social Security Claiming Age Are RelatedThe claiming decision is strongly tied to the age at which someone retires, especially for younger retirement ages.
December 16, 2024
Could a Term-Limited Trump Finally ‘Fix’ Social Security?Term-limited politicians have more room to act on controversial topics, former SSA economist Jason Fichtner says.
December 06, 2024
How to Ease Clients' Post-Election Social Security FearsWithout a clear understanding of how Social Security works, it's easy for clients to jump to scary conclusions.
December 05, 2024
Trump Taps Fiserv CEO for Social Security ChiefFrank Bisignano is also a veteran of JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup.
December 04, 2024
Dissecting a GOP Senator's Misleading Social Security AttackWhile it’s fair to criticize the program’s shortcomings, stretching the truth doesn’t benefit anyone.
December 03, 2024
How to Plan Around Tax PoliticsDon't rush to make big changes, Roger Young of T. Rowe Price cautions advisors.
December 03, 2024
The 7 Biggest Retirement Regrets (and How to Avoid Them)Many retirees think they could have saveed and planned more effectively, Transamerica finds.