Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Why Late 2022 Is a Great Time for Roth IRA Conversions
By John ManganaroRoth conversions are a great opportunity, given current market dynamics and the threat of future taxes hikes.
November 11, 2022
Don't Get 'Too Fancy' When Protecting Portfolios From Inflation: Finke"I have a very, very good inflation hedge in my human capital," David Blanchett said.
November 04, 2022
10 Ways to Find Opportunity in This MarketNow is the time to improve your clients' positioning and take advantage of some down-market strategies.
November 04, 2022
Jeffrey Levine, Ed Slott Team Up for Retirement Debate PodcastSlott and Levine will provide lively commentary as they argue opposing sides of a retirement planning topic or strategy.
November 04, 2022
Manchin Wants Deal on Social Security, Medicare and DebtSome trust funds that support the programs could run out of money in the next 12 years, which would trigger benefit cuts.
November 03, 2022
Social Security COLA Could Have Surprising Tax EffectsSocial Security taxation doesn't change with inflation, but tax brackets do. This can produce unusual results.
November 01, 2022
Why Clients Want to Claim Social Security Early, and What Advisors Can DoWhile some truly need the money, many others have issues an advisor could address, Joel Schiffman of Shroders says.
November 01, 2022
Social Security COLA: What Clients Don't Know Could Lead to a Claiming MistakeI've gotten calls from advisors whose clients want to claim benefits early to avoid missing out. Here's what I tell them.