Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Biden Budget Calls for Protecting Social Security, as Trump Supports Cuts
By Melanie WaddellHigher-earning Americans should pay more in Social Security taxes, Biden says.
February 28, 2024
Retirement 'American Style' Means Work and Poverty: GhilarducciWorking longer won't solve the retirement security problem, the economist said.
February 21, 2024
Retirement Experts: Don't Let Clickbait Headlines Sink the 401(k)To argue that the U.S. should simply do away with workplace retirement plans is absurd and irresponsible, experts say.
February 21, 2024
Is This Big Risk Lurking in Your Social Security Claiming Math?As a reader pointed out, Social Security projections are only as good as the assumptions fed in.
February 16, 2024
The Case for Cutting High Earners' Social Security BenefitsCato Institute scholar Romina Boccia weighs whether cuts to wealthy retirees' Social Security benefits could preserve the program.
February 13, 2024
Social Security COLA for 2025 Estimated at 1.75%The Senior Citizens League's projection is based on higher-than-expected inflation in January.
February 13, 2024
Jason Fichtner Among New Members Named to FINRA Foundation BoardThe nonprofit FINRA Investor Education Foundation is welcoming three industry veterans, including the former Social Security official.
February 12, 2024
Surprise! It Doesn't Always Pay to Delay Social Security Till 70Recently, we ran the numbers on a spousal-benefits scenario. The results surprised some readers.