Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
The Big Social Security Question Facing Stay-at-Home Spouses
By Marcia MantellShould a dependent spouse return to work to get their credits? Here's what to consider.
July 24, 2024
The Hard Truth About Exiting the WorkforceWe all like to imagine leaving the job on our own terms, but that's far from a guarantee.
July 16, 2024
Social Security Claiming: A Tale of Two Survivor BenefitsA woman is elegible for benefits from two deceased ex-spouses. How should she time her claims?
July 12, 2024
Social Security Tells Some Online Users to Move Their AccountsTo keep online access, users with older accounts need to transition them soon.
July 11, 2024
Social Security COLA Estimate for 2025 Drops to 2.7% on Cooler Inflation DataLower inflation in June has pushed down the projected adjustment to retirement benefits next year.
July 02, 2024
6 New Social Security Bills in Congress NowOne bill would eliminate taxes on benefits; another could fast-track cuts.
June 27, 2024
12 Insights Into Boomers' Retirement RealitiesTheir relative contentment can mask deeper challenges, a new survey finds.
June 25, 2024
New Social Security Bill Calls for Study of Inflation ImpactA Social Security advocate called the bill "a smokescreen to confuse seniors."