Claiming Strategies
The top news, insights and advisors can use to best help clients with Social Security claiming strategies.
8 Things Your Clients Might Not Know About Social Security
By Michael S. FischerWith 2,278 guidelines in the Social Security Handbook, it's no surprise clients need your advice.
June 30, 2022
Avoiding Nasty Surprises in Roth IRA Conversions: A Case StudyUnderstanding how MAGI, Medicare and Social Security come together could save this client from a costly mistake.
June 21, 2022
What Retirees, Pre-Retirees Want Most From Advisors: New SurveySocial Security and Medicare are the biggest concerns in the decade before retirement, Allianz Life found.
June 21, 2022
Debate: Should 401(k)s Offer a Social Security 'Bridge' Option?Requiring plan sponsors to facilitate this strategy would benefit workers but would be complicated to implement.
June 15, 2022
Kotlikoff: How Social Security Rules Punish WomenSocial Security rules were designed by men to keep women from divorcing and remarrying, the economist argues.
June 07, 2022
4 Steps to Figuring Out How Much Money a Client Needs to RetireRunning your clients through these steps can give them an idea of how much they need to save.
June 06, 2022
7 Inflation-Fighting Strategies for Clients in or Near RetirementCutting expenses, contributing more to retirement plans and working a bit longer can mean a more comfortable retirement.
June 01, 2022
How to Help Retirees Avoid Tax Traps in Social Security, Capital GainsJoe Elsasser, founder of software maker Covisum, walked through how the interaction of tax rules can create planning opportunities.