Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Ryan returns to Congress as House punts on budget cuts
By Staff WriterPaul Ryan took a break from the campaign trail on Thursday to help pass a resolution that essentially postpones budget talks until next year.
September 13, 2012
Senate GOP: Social Security Lax on Disability ClaimsTom Coburn says a man he hired to work in his own yard was collecting SSDI benefits.
September 13, 2012
Traditional strategy is dead. Welcome to the #SocialEraSocial networks aren't just marketing and customer service tools. They're redefining the way we do business.
September 12, 2012
NASAA Names Abshure as PresidentA. Heath Abshure, Arkansas securities commissioner, began Tuesday a one-year term as president of NASAA, replacing Jack Herstein.
September 10, 2012
More Boomers Aspire to Careers with Social PurposeHere go the baby boomers again, reinventing themselves and bucking tradition as they bear down on retirement.
September 10, 2012
More Boomers Aspire to Careers with Social PurposeHere go the baby boomers again, reinventing themselves and bucking tradition as they bear down on retirement.
August 27, 2012
Advisors’ Mistakes on Social Security Advice Hurt WidowsA new study finds advisors tend to overlook the complex interactions of retirement, spousal and survivor benefits. The result is especially detrimental to widows, says Andrew Biggs of the American Enterprise Institute.
August 27, 2012
When to Retire: Social Security OptionsThe decision about when to retire can have a significant impact on an individuals income and security.