Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Bill to Change Social Security COLA, Expand Payroll Tax Coming
By Melanie WaddellThe bill would tie Social Security COLAs to the CPI for the Elderly, increase benefits and merge the old-age and disability funds.
October 13, 2021
Don't Expect Big Social Security COLAs to Become a TrendStephen Goss of the Social Security administration gave perspective to Wednesday's 2022 COLA announcement.
October 13, 2021
Social Security COLA Set at 5.9% for 2022It will be the largest cost-of living adjustment in 40 years.
October 11, 2021
Trendspotter: Demand for Guaranteed Retirement Income Is SurgingSteve Vernon, David Blanchett and Wade Pfau outline several ways advisors can help clients generate income for life.
October 05, 2021
10 Fastest-Rising Costs for Older Americans Since 2000Social Security benefits may be adjusted for inflation, but the costs of many goods and services rise faster.
September 28, 2021
Wade Pfau: How to Pick the Best Retirement Income Strategy for Each ClientThe best ways to generate income vary by individual and may not align with the advisor's preferences, Pfau tells ThinkAdvisor.
September 24, 2021
Debt Ceiling Standoff Puts Social Security Payments, Investments at RiskFailure to raise the debt ceiling could lead to a "cataclysmic" economic scenario, Mark Zandi says.
September 22, 2021
6 Planning Points to Help Clients Live Long and Prosper: MorningstarStanford Center on Longevity's Laura Carstensen explains why people are living longer and how it affects future planning.