Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
11 Key Social Security Facts You Need to Know
By Michael D. ThomasHere are answers to some of the most common Social Security questions.
April 23, 2019
5 New Facts About Social Security's 2018 EarningsThe gorilla of all annuity gorillas has $2.8 trillion in fixed-income assets, and 178 million customers.
April 23, 2019
8 Mistakes Retirees Make That Harm Their RetirementHere are mistakes workers and retirees make that could sink their retirement—or make it much less pleasant.
April 23, 2019
The Social Security Trust Fund Is Full of IOUs, Right? Wrong.The IOU pejorative dates back to the 1930s. Here's how the trust funds really work, according to policy experts.
April 22, 2019
Social Security Trust Fund Set to Go Bust by 2035That's a slight improvement over last year's projection.
April 19, 2019
Employers Can Assure Retirement for $2.64 an HourRetirement security can be increased dramatically without exorbitant expense.
April 16, 2019
The Probability of Success vs. the Consequence of FailureYou are offered $1,000 to cross a tightrope. You have a 99% chance of success. Do you try?
April 11, 2019
Everyone Wants to Save Social Security, but How?Republicans and Democrats agree that comprehensive reform is needed, but they disagree on methods.