Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Delay Social Security, Invest More or Buy an Annuity: What’s Best for Retirement Income?
By John ManganaroIt’s possible to claim early and reinvest for better returns, but it requires significant risk, David Blanchett finds.
December 31, 2024
Social Security Has Faced Peril Before. What Can We Learn?Lawmakers steered the fund away from insolvency in the 1980s by increasing revenues and raising the retirement age.
December 31, 2024
Biden Likely to Sign Social Security Fairness Act on Jan. 6Both Biden and Trump support the bill, the National Fraternal Order of Police says.
December 30, 2024
Social Security Fairness Act Could Cause New ProblemsExperts agree that the WEP needs to go, but more reforms are needed to truly make benefits fair.
December 27, 2024
Social Security Fairness Act Calls for 2024 Back PaymentsThe bill repealing the controversial Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset awaits President Biden's signature.
December 21, 2024
Senate Passes Bill to Curb Contentious Social Security RulesThe Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal two provisions, now goes to President Biden.
December 20, 2024
What Really Gets Shut Down When Government Spending StopsMedicare and Social Security benefits would continue, but some administrative tasks could be delayed.
December 16, 2024
How Retirement Age and Social Security Claiming Age Are RelatedThe claiming decision is strongly tied to the age at which someone retires, especially for younger retirement ages.