Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
What if Social Security Went Bust and Kept Paying Full Benefits?
By John ManganaroA new CBO report examines this theoretical scenario.
June 21, 2023
New Social Security Bill Boosts Survivors BenefitThe surviving spouse would get 75% of the combined couple's benefit; another bill boosts the caregiver's credit.
June 15, 2023
Social Security Benefits Targeted for Cuts by House ConservativesThe proposal by the 176-member House Republican Study Committee would gradually increase the retirement age.
June 13, 2023
Social Security Could Look 'Completely Different' for Younger Clients: Jeff Bush"All the variables of the Social Security formula" will be up for debate, the political analyst says.
June 13, 2023
Social Security COLA Estimated at 2.7% for 2024 as Inflation CoolsThe estimated benefit increase reflects price growth of 0.1% in May and 4% from a year ago.
June 07, 2023
Why Clients Shouldn't Wait to Claim Ex-Spousal Social Security BenefitsThe ex-spouse's benefit will not increase if they wait beyond full retirement age to claim it.
June 07, 2023
10 Reasons to Claim Social Security Before 70Waiting until age 70 will result in the highest possible benefit, but it's not always the best choice.
June 07, 2023
House Panel Advances Social Security Identity Theft BillsThe "epidemic" of Social Security scams is "out of control," says Mary Johnson of The Senior Citizens League.