Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Top 10 Social Security Myths: Part 2
By William MeyerDont let your clients sacrifice their benefits on the altar of misinformation. In part two of our series, we debunk five more Social Security myths.
September 24, 2014
Finance committee backs Carolyn Colvin as Social Security CommissionerThe nomination of Carolyn Watts Colvin to be the commissioner of the Social Security Administration was approved by a 22-2 vote.
September 22, 2014
Top 10 Social Security Myths: Part 1Dont let your clients sacrifice their benefits on the altar of misinformation. In part one of a series, we debunk five big Social Security myths.
September 17, 2014
Skipping Social Security Advice Equals Missed Opportunity for AdvisorsThere is rising demand for Social Security guidance, but only a small percentage of advisors are reaping the benefits of offering it, new research says.
September 17, 2014
GAO: HHS took too much security risk when it launched HealthCare.govOfficials say HealthCare.gov still needs a backup system -- and they kept 22 recommendations secret.
September 10, 2014
New Hire Roundup: Senate Confirms Social Security Advisory Board MembersMeanwhile, Mike DiCenso joined Mesirow Financial as managing director and head of national sales in its investment strategies division.
September 05, 2014
Social Security Claiming Options: Don’t ‘Save the Date’Social Security agents want you to get the most in benefits, but the more important issue is when you get those benefits.
September 02, 2014
The Social Security question everyone should be askingSocial Security is both the largest retirement asset and expense for most workers. But what are they really getting for their contributions?