Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
5 Questions From LGBTQ Investors in the Era of Marriage Equality
By Ryne VickeryThese couples may not be fully aware of strategies to maximize their estate, financial and tax planning.
May 28, 2020
Coronavirus Could Shave 2-4 Years Off Social Security Trust Fund: WhartonThe Penn Wharton Budget Model looks at U- and V-shaped recession scenarios.
May 26, 2020
Social Security COLA for 2021 Could Be Zero: ReportThis comes after a 2020 increase that was "low to begin with," says an analyst with the Senior Citizens League.
May 18, 2020
Social Security Disability Is Holding Steady: Allsup ExecutiveSteve Perrigo says the program appears to be prioritizing the claimants with the most serious disabilities.
May 05, 2020
Alicia Munnell: How to Prevent Mass Layoffs Due to CoronavirusThere's an idea under discussion that has supporters in both parties, the Center for Retirement Research director tells ThinkAdvisor.
May 05, 2020
IRS: Today Is Deadline for Social Security, VA Beneficiaries to Get $500 Child PaymentTaxpayers in these groups must file a simple tax return by today or they won't get the child credits until they file for 2020.
May 04, 2020
'Huge' Appetite for More RMD Relief in Next Stimulus: Rep. ReedAll in all, the necessary aid packages could make the $2.2 trillion CARES Act "look like pennies," he said.
April 29, 2020
4 Factors Affecting Social Security's FutureDespite these factors, Center for Retirement Research says the shortfall over the next 75 years can be managed.