Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
House Bill Would Cut $762 Million From Social Security’s Budget
By Melanie WaddellThe Social Security Administration warned Friday that drastic funding cuts proposed by the House would dramatically impact service to seniors and other beneficiaries and needlessly waste taxpayer dollars.
October 02, 2012
Why it matters: Social SecurityFixing Social Security wont be easy, but its doable.
September 24, 2012
We Have Already ‘Eaten the Future’: HussmanWe've all heard that theres no free lunch. But do investors understand that if theyre dining on champagne and caviar on a burger-and-fries budget today, they will be looking at bread and water in the future?
September 20, 2012
Nearly $2.5 Billion Mailed to Madoff VictimsNearly $2.5 billion in checks were mailed Wednesday to victims in the liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities, according to the Securities Investor Protection Corp.
September 20, 2012
LIBOR Likely Not Only Benchmark Manipulated: RegulatorsA confidential IOSCO discussion paper said fewer than half the benchmark interest rates examined in the U.S., Europe and Asia were arrived at via actual transactions.
September 18, 2012
DOL Sets Up Online Tool for Fiduciary Relief Under 408(b)(2)The new online tool will help plan sponsors by ensuring that all required information is submitted, and providing immediate confirmation that notices have been received, EBSA says.
September 17, 2012
Social Security: Why it pays to delayAn annuity strategy can help postpone the start of Social Security as long as possible so your client can collect more benefits.
September 17, 2012
Social Security: Why it pays to delayAn annuity strategy can help postpone the start of Social Security as long as possible so your client can collect more benefits.