Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
How Guaranteed Income Streams Can Help Retirees Preserve Assets
By Michael S. FischerAccess to such options as defined benefit pension income may mitigate future financial shocks, research finds.
May 14, 2026
Social Security Wasted Money Chasing Small Overpayments, Watchdog FindsThe agency spent approximately $4.6 million to recover about $2.6 million, its inspector general estimated.
May 14, 2026
Ted Cruz Says Trump Accounts Could Replace Social Security. Retirement Pros Are Skeptical.Consultant Marcia Mantell said she was "livid" at the idea. But advisors' clients have long worried about trust fund solvency.
May 12, 2026
Sharply Higher Social Security COLA Expected for 2027Rising gas prices pushed one new estimate for retirees' annual raise to 4.2%, up from 2.8% this year.
May 01, 2026
Tax and Retirement Issues to Watch for in 'Gray Divorce'For advisors, retirement accounts, home sale exclusions and Social Security benefits are all worth considering.
May 01, 2026
Medicare Portal Exposed Providers' Social Security Numbers: ReportThe database was created by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to help seniors look up medical providers.
April 24, 2026
Debate: Should Social Security Benefits Be Capped at $50K Per Person?A proposed change would limit annual payments to $100,000 per couple or $50,000 per single taxpayer.
April 24, 2026
How Advisors Can Protect Clients In Cognitive DeclineExperts say being proactive before problems arise can help ensure retirement security.