Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Social Security Online Service Faces Site Outage
By Dinah Wisenberg Brin and Melanie WaddellUsers were unable to log in Wednesday morning.
December 12, 2025
Social Security Case Study: How a Couple Could Boost Lifetime Benefits by $100KClients may be surprised by just how much of a difference an optimal claiming decision can make.
December 12, 2025
New Bill Lets Social Security Recipients Contribute to HSAsThe Stop Penalizing Working Seniors Act allows those enrolled only in Medicare Part A to continue HSA contributions.
December 10, 2025
Bill to Increase Social Security Death Benefit Is BackThe Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act covers costs associated with cremation or burials.
December 10, 2025
Bill to Increase Social Security Death Benefit Is BackThe Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act covers costs associated with cremation or burials.
December 10, 2025
How Concerned Should Advisors Be About Social Security Cuts? Very.It's not too early to discuss what a depleted trust fund in 2033 would mean for clients.
December 09, 2025
How Concerned Should Advisors Be About Social Security Cuts? Very.It's not too early to discuss what a depleted trust fund in 2033 would mean for clients.
December 08, 2025
How Health Influences Social Security ClaimingHouseholds that make optimal decisions around starting benefits factor longevity into the process. Sometimes that means claiming earlier.