Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
How behavioral biases affect Social Security claiming strategies
By William MeyerThe underpinnings of behavioral economics go far beyond financial services and market investing.
November 24, 2014
Non-Traded REITs in FocusMassachusetts regulators are investigating Realty Capital Securities’ non-traded REIT sales, a spokesperson said in early November. Realty Capital…
November 24, 2014
Can the Social Security Trust Fund Survive?Understanding how the Social Security program works is key to dispelling fears and avoiding bad claiming decisions.
November 20, 2014
Securities America Nabs Ex-Advisor Group RecruiterGary Bender spent the bulk of his career at independent broker-dealers Royal Alliance and Woodbury.
November 20, 2014
5 things every working woman should know about Social SecurityWith women accounting for nearly 50 percent of the U.S. workforce, its important to understand the basic rules that will affect the amount of their Social Security benefit.
November 18, 2014
Senator Says Spending Bill Ready Soon, Vows to Fight Social Security CuttersSenate Appropriations head Barbara Mikulski sees the incoming GOP-controlled Congress as likely to reduce the number of Social Security field offices.
November 18, 2014
Securities America Wraps Up $2.5B Insurance AcquisitionThe latest deal brings the IBD to more than 200 advisors and an OSJ that sells variable insurance products.
November 17, 2014
How Behavioral Biases Affect Social Security Claiming StrategiesWith Social Security planning, perception is not reality, and the wrong strategy based on incorrect beliefs will severely impact the retirement portfolio.