Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Munnell Doubts the Typical U.S. Retirement Age Will Keep Rising
By Allison BellThe researcher says the winds that were pushing the average higher have faded.
July 13, 2022
Social Security COLA Estimate Rises to 10.5% for 2023 as Inflation Accelerates in JuneAs the June BLS report shows 9.1% inflation from a year ago, a senior advocate warns rising Social Security benefits carry hidden costs.
July 12, 2022
Married Women Lost Most of Their Retirement Income Edge: StudyMeanwhile, never-married women's expected earnings replacement rate has increased, Alicia Munnell and colleagues say.
July 08, 2022
Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Couples: What to Discuss With ClientsHere are the key considerations LGBTQ+ couples should discuss, whether they are legally married or not.
July 08, 2022
Social Security Woes Could Cost a Millennial More Than $500,000: HealthView ServicesMillennials who haven't factored Social Security problems into retirement planning may need to cut post-retirement spending.
June 30, 2022
Avoiding Nasty Surprises in Roth IRA Conversions: A Case StudyUnderstanding how MAGI, Medicare and Social Security come together could save this client from a costly mistake.
June 30, 2022
Now What? Advice for Retiring Into a RecessionThere's no easy, one-size-fits-all answer, but there are some ways to prepare and things to keep in mind when making key decisions.
June 23, 2022
Beware the Social Security Income Replacement Cliff: Alicia MunnellMunnell, a top retirement researcher, read the Social Security trustees report. She has some notes.