Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Why Social Security planning is the new requirement for retirement advisors
By Ed McCarthyHaving a solid understanding of Social Securitys benefits and the available optimization strategies is quickly becoming a requirement to stay competitive.
February 01, 2016
Sanders bids for older voters emphasizing Social Security planHe says he'd improve solvency by increasing taxes on people earning more than $250,000 per year.
January 25, 2016
Goldman Puts Mortgages and Naked Shorts Behind ItIt would be odd if Goldman's punishment for selling bad loans to investors is that it has to take more money away from those investors.
January 22, 2016
With File-and-Suspend Dead, How to Maximize Social Security BenefitsStart with the SSAs own benefit calculator and check clients' earnings history before determining who should file and when, Bloink and Byrnes write.
January 22, 2016
Social Security a Top Concern of Iowa Caucus Goers: AARPPoll shows that more than nine in 10 Iowa caucus goers want presidential candidates to have a plan for the future of Social Security.
January 21, 2016
SEC Crowdfunding Rules Take Hold in MayFunding portals can start registering later this month, Chairwoman Mary Jo White says.
January 15, 2016
Economy, Benefits Top Military Voters’ ConcernsMilitary voters, like many voters, are focused on the economy, according to the First Command Financial Behaviors Index.
January 15, 2016
2 Social Security changes and their effect on retirement incomeOne provision avoids a huge increase in Medicare Part B premiums for those not protected under the Social Security Hold Harmless rule.