Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Of the PPACA Battle Lines, (Anti)Social Security & Hartford’s Dismemberment: What We’re Reading
By James E. GreenA selection of our favorite stories from the past week, by the reporters and editors of LifeHealthPro.com
March 21, 2012
Senate Changes to JOBS Act Shot Down, Faces More DebateThe Senate took up debate on the House version of the JOBS act once again Wednesday after an abortive attempt on Tuesday to strengthen consumer protections by amendment failed.
March 21, 2012
An Antisocial Move by the Social Security Administration (Los Angeles Times)Agency plans to replace mailing annual paper statements with online version.
March 20, 2012
RAND Analyst: Some SSDI Examiners Are Easy GradersWorkers with musculoskeletal problems may be more likely than those with mental impairments to win appeals.
March 15, 2012
Democrats Use Planned Parenthood Remark to Attack RomneyRomney said during a television interview with a Missouri station that, "We're going to get rid of that."
March 14, 2012
Benefits Council Applauds Pension Relief in Senate BillThe American Benefits Council is applauding the final passage by the Senate today of The Highway Investment, Job Creation and Economic Growth Act, as the bill includes a provision that provides pension funding relief to companies.
March 07, 2012
Social Security Secret: Advisor’s Dogged Pursuit Bears Fruit for Clients (AdvisorOne)When pre-retirement clients asked Brett Horowitz when they should optimally take their Social Security benefits, the Evensky Katz financial advisor did not stop at the break-even analysis that conventional financial planning research advises.
March 05, 2012
Social Security Secret: Advisor’s Dogged Pursuit Bears Fruit for ClientsHow Evensky Katz advisor Brett Horowitz pursued answers from the Social Security Administration to confirm a little-known filing procedure that greatly benefits recipients.