Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Investors Are Saving at Least 10% a Year for Retirement: Schroders
By Michael S. FischerMany investors expect to retire as soon as they qualify for Social Security, the recent study finds.
November 17, 2020
How Biden Could Help Save RetirementRetirement scholar Teresa Ghilarducci tells ThinkAdvisor how the new president and Congress can heal the damage to the retirement system caused by the pandemic.
November 12, 2020
3 in 4 Americans Doubt Congress Wants to Fix Social SecurityOnly an existential crisis will force lawmakers to act, poll respondents say.
November 09, 2020
Medicare Part B Premium to Jump $3.90 a Month for 2021The latest premium increase represents about 20% of the average Social Security COLA for 2021, says a Medicare advocacy group.
October 30, 2020
11 Scariest Retirement Statistics: 2020There's plenty of frightening data on retirement planning in the U.S., even before you consider COVID-19.
October 27, 2020
4 Predictions for Retirement Plans if Trump Is ReelectedA Trump administration would likely lighten up on regulations, including on rollover advice, says IRA specialist Ed Slott.
October 26, 2020
How Medicare Premium Hikes, Small Social Security COLAs Squeeze RetireesThis poses a particular problem for higher income beneficiaries that advisors should know about.
October 22, 2020
Pension Group Seeks Female Retirement Professionals for StudyTaking 30 minutes to fill out a questionnaire could help with gender advancement in the retirement planning business, the nonprofit Women in Pensions Networks states.