Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Investing After Retirement: Hit the Gas or Hit the Brakes?
By Ronald Pechtimaldjian Ronald PechtimaldjianMarguerita Cheng, CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth, weighs in on retirement income vs. assets; buying annuities; Social Security; and the situational benefits of reverse mortgages--yes, reverse mortgages.
September 07, 2018
GAO Urges Government Action to Combat Cybersecurity RisksIts latest audit of efforts by government agencies to address these risks shows many failing to adopt previous GAO recommendations.
September 04, 2018
The Growing Gap in Social Security BenefitsA new report from the Center for Retirement Research explains why higher income earners collect more Social Security benefits than lower income earners.
August 28, 2018
200 Investigations Underway as Part of 'Cryptosweep': NASAAThe sweep has resulted in 47 enforcement actions involving ICOs or cryptocurrency-related investment products, NASAA reports.
August 27, 2018
Ric Edelman: Retirement Crisis Is 14 Years Away"An economic crisis for millions of retirees of unprecedented proportion" awaits if Congress takes no action, Edelman says.
August 16, 2018
Judge Remands Scottrade Fiduciary Case Back to State AgencyJudge Gorton blesses Galvin's plea, stating: "This Court lacks subject matter jurisdiction and plaintiff's motion to remand will be allowed."
August 15, 2018
Social Security Constitutes Most of Retirement Income for Most AmericansWomen, people of color and those with lowest income particularly rely on Social Security.
August 07, 2018
From Army Captain to Financial PlannerGary Ward decided to become a CFP after giving financial guidance to his Special Forces troops.