Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Beware the Chained CPI Link in the New Tax Law
By Bernice NapachIt accelerates moves into higher tax brackets, slows the growth of deductions and sets the stage for lower Social Security COLAs.
December 20, 2017
A Stealth Social Security Cut Is Coming in 2018Laurence Kotlikoff and Jane Bryant Quinn talk to ThinkAdvisor about the future of Social Security and Medicare as a premium hike looms.
December 15, 2017
ICO Exam Sweep Launched in MassachusettsThe Massachusetts Securities Division plans to patrol these offerings to proactively prevent investor harm, Galvin said.
December 11, 2017
SEC Chief Clayton Issues Warning on Cryptocurrencies, ICOsIf you choose to invest in these products, please ask questions and demand clear answers, Clayton said on the day Bitcoin futures debuted.
December 01, 2017
How to Protect Social Security in the Long TermMaybe the programs revenue should rise in sync with increases in wages.
November 16, 2017
Women and Social Security: Maximizing a Critical Income StreamClear up the confusion, lay out the numbers and point clients in the right direction.
November 16, 2017
Creating a Special Needs Plan for Social Security, ABLE AccountsRecent data shows one in five individuals will face the need for special needs financial planning, but its often overlooked by advisors.
November 07, 2017
2018 Social Security COLA to Be Wiped Out by Medicare Premium HikeMost or all of the 2% COLA will be spent on the expected increase in Medicare premiums, according to The Senior Citizens League.