Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Most Americans Terrified a Health Care Crisis Will Affect Retirement: Survey
By Ginger SzalaA Nationwide survey found that 69% see another pandemic happening in their lifetime.
October 13, 2021
Social Security COLA Set at 5.9% for 2022It will be the largest cost-of living adjustment in 40 years.
October 11, 2021
Trendspotter: Demand for Guaranteed Retirement Income Is SurgingSteve Vernon, David Blanchett and Wade Pfau outline several ways advisors can help clients generate income for life.
October 05, 2021
10 Fastest-Rising Costs for Older Americans Since 2000Social Security benefits may be adjusted for inflation, but the costs of many goods and services rise faster.
September 28, 2021
Wade Pfau: How to Pick the Best Retirement Income Strategy for Each ClientThe best ways to generate income vary by individual and may not align with the advisor's preferences, Pfau tells ThinkAdvisor.
September 24, 2021
Debt Ceiling Standoff Puts Social Security Payments, Investments at RiskFailure to raise the debt ceiling could lead to a "cataclysmic" economic scenario, Mark Zandi says.
September 22, 2021
6 Planning Points to Help Clients Live Long and Prosper: MorningstarStanford Center on Longevity's Laura Carstensen explains why people are living longer and how it affects future planning.
September 20, 2021
Surprise! CARES Act Charity Tax Break for 2021 Is Not Above the Line After AllMany advisors and tax planners missed this change when the CARES Act provision was extended, CPA Jeffrey Levine says.