Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Unmarried Women No Longer Pay a Financial Penalty in Retirement
By Alexis LeondisYounger female boomers who aren't married are catching up to their married counterparts, but there's a catch.
January 03, 2023
Raise the Payroll Tax Cap to Save Social SecurityNo surprise, Social Security will only be able to pay 76% of promised benefits by 2033 if nothing changes.
December 30, 2022
Biden Signs $1.7T Spending Bill, Brings Secure 2.0 to LifeThe bill includes many provisions related to RMDs, retirement plan administration and annuities.
December 27, 2022
The 2023 Social Security COLA Is Almost Here. What Advisors, Clients Should KnowThere are a few key messages advisors should deliver to clients as the COLA takes effect, Jeff Levine says.
December 20, 2022
A Time for Cheer (and Social Security Scams)Increasingly, fraudsters are calling people to "verify" information about the 2023 COLA for benefit recipients.
December 19, 2022
Martha Shedden Holds Out Hope for Social Security 2100 Bill, Urges Caution in ReformThe Social Security educator discusses reform proposals she's watching and myths she wishes people would stop believing.
December 16, 2022
Quiz: Do You Know These Social Security Facts for 2023?Can you ace this quiz on key Social Security facts, figures and tax rules?
December 15, 2022
8 'Troubling' Features of Social Security's New Website: Marcia MantellThe redesign seems to prioritize ease of use over helping users make good decisions, the Social Security expert says.