Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
U.S. Investigating Standard & Poor's Mortgage Ratings
By Robert Bloink, William H. ByrnesThe Justice Department is investigating S&Ps ratings of mortgage securities in the lead up to the mortgage crisis.
August 17, 2011
Seniors groups lobby super-committeeAARP gears up for a fight to stop cuts to Medicare and Social Security.
August 17, 2011
Social Security beneficiaries face cuts if COLA index is changedA proposal swirling to switch the Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) to another formula would have a devastating impact on the benefits of current and future retirees, say critics.
August 17, 2011
Securities America Deal: ‘Huge Gamble’ for Advisors and Ladenburg, Experts SayRecruiters are concerned that the deal will be good for Ameriprise but leave advisors in the cold, leaving them with uncertainty and lacking in better services and products.
August 17, 2011
Securities America Sale: ‘Amazingly Low Price,’ Expert SaysThe news Wednesday that Ladenburg Thalmann is buying Securities America, for what some call a bargain price, resolves some issues for the IBDs 1,700 advisors, but raises a good number of questions, as well, experts say.
August 17, 2011
Ladenburg Thalmann to Buy Securities America for $150 MillionParent of IBDs Investacorp and Triad Advisors promises to keep troubled Securities America independent, and its management team intact.
August 16, 2011
Seniors groups lobby super-committeeAARP gears up for a fight to stop cuts to Medicare and Social Security.
August 16, 2011
Social Security beneficiaries face cuts if COLA index is changedA proposal swirling to switch the Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) to another formula would have a devastating impact on the benefits of current and future retirees, say critics.