Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Advisors’ Mistakes on Social Security Advice Hurt Widows
By Gil WeinreichA 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 21, 2012
Ryan Gets Heat from Dems over Social SecurityDemocrats are eagerly renewing their fight against privatizing Social Security now that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has picked Paul Ryan as his running mate.
August 14, 2012
Corporate social responsibility: distinction or distraction?It is recommended to choose issues closely linked to a companys core expertise and interests.
August 13, 2012
Democrats slam Ryan as threat to social safety netAfter Paul Ryan was announced as Mitt Romney's running mate, Democrats declared the upcoming election to be a referendum on the acceptability of deep cuts to programs like Social Security and Medicare.
August 06, 2012
Social Security Not the Deal It Once Was for WorkersRetiring workers wonder: Is Social Security still a good deal?
August 06, 2012
AIG Gobbled Up Maiden SecuritiesAmerican International Group has been an aggressive purchaser of securities it formerly owned that were held in facilities created by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
August 06, 2012
AIG Gobbled Up Maiden SecuritiesAmerican International Group has been an aggressive purchaser of securities it formerly owned that were held in facilities created by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
August 03, 2012
Keep Savin’ It, Sister: GAO Says Women Saving More, but Need Social Security More Than MenAmerican women may think theyre good at penny-pinching, but it turns out that theyll need to save even more if they want to feel secure in retirement.