Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
House Panel Advances Bill to 'Fast Track' Social Security Cuts
By Melanie WaddellThe controversial plan to create a commission to cut spending now heads to the House floor.
January 16, 2024
How to Talk to Clients Under 55 About Social SecurityEmpowering these clients to run their own scenarios can help ease their fears around the program's future.
January 11, 2024
Why Social Security 'Bridge Accounts' Make Sense: BlanchettHaving a "sleeve" of assets earmarked for early retirement would help workers delay claiming benefits, the researcher suggests.
January 08, 2024
Spending Deal Would Keep Social Security Budget FlatTax legislation is also in the works and could be attached to a spending bill.
January 08, 2024
Social Security Gets 2024 Wage Base BoostMore than $8,000 in additional wages are subject to the Social Security tax in 2024.
January 05, 2024
8 Reasons Women Face Greater Retirement Risks Than MenSubstantial progress in educational and career attainment hasn't translated to an equitable level of post-work security.
December 27, 2023
When the Social Security Administration OverpaysThe agency could try to claw cash back from your clients.
December 27, 2023
Americans More Optimistic About Social Security: GallupHalf of adults aged 18 to 29 predicted that they will receive benefits, up from 34% in 2015.