Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Social Security COLA Estimate Revised Below 3% for 2019
By Bernice NapachA slowing trend in the monthly inflation index used to calculate the COLA is behind the lower estimate.
September 10, 2018
2 Crypto Products Suspended by SEC Over ETF ConfusionTrading of Bitcoin Tracker One and Ether Tracker One have been halted.
September 09, 2018
Social Security Should Not Be a Piggy Bank for Paid LeaveWho would even think of raiding the Social Security trust fund for new programs? Well...
September 07, 2018
GAO Urges Government Action to Combat Cybersecurity RisksIts latest audit of efforts by government agencies to address these risks shows many failing to adopt previous GAO recommendations.
September 04, 2018
The Growing Gap in Social Security BenefitsA new report from the Center for Retirement Research explains why higher income earners collect more Social Security benefits than lower income earners.
August 28, 2018
200 Investigations Underway as Part of 'Cryptosweep': NASAAThe sweep has resulted in 47 enforcement actions involving ICOs or cryptocurrency-related investment products, NASAA reports.
August 27, 2018
Ric Edelman: Retirement Crisis Is 14 Years Away"An economic crisis for millions of retirees of unprecedented proportion" awaits if Congress takes no action, Edelman says.
August 16, 2018
Judge Remands Scottrade Fiduciary Case Back to State AgencyJudge Gorton blesses Galvin's plea, stating: "This Court lacks subject matter jurisdiction and plaintiff's motion to remand will be allowed."