Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Trump, Dems Far Away From Ending Shutdown
By Erik Wasson and Anna EdgertonHouse Democrats ignored a Trump veto threat and passed a two-bill package to reopen all federal agencies without $5 billion for a wall on the U.S. Mexico border.
December 27, 2018
Scams Continue in Year of 1,000 Data BreachesCriminals are always on the prowl for money and personal identifying information, which will continue to be the case in 2019, says the Identity Theft Resource Center.
December 26, 2018
Shutdown Enters Fifth Day Amid Impasse Over Trump's Border WallAmong the departments without funding are Justice and Treasury; independent agencies like the SEC are also affected.
December 04, 2018
How Big Is the Racial Retirement Security Gap?The Center for Retirement Research analyzes what the wealth gap between whites and minorities means for retirement preparedness.
December 04, 2018
Are Retirement Income Fears Overblown?"I'm extremely concerned," Harold Evensky says. CRR examined four studies to determine how much money retirees actually have.
November 30, 2018
Massive Data Breach Affects 500 Million Marriott-Starwood CustomersCybersecurity experts note how unusual this breach is due to the fact it's been going on for more than four years.
November 28, 2018
IRS Ups IRA Contributions as Concerns RiseAlso, a new survey finds that a high percentage of retirees lack an understanding about the effect that taxes have on their retirement income.
November 20, 2018
What Drives the Social Security Claiming Decision?A study in the Journal of Financial Planning examines why people choose to claim their benefits when they do.