Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Social Security Has Faced Peril Before. What Can We Learn?
By John ManganaroLawmakers steered the fund away from insolvency in the 1980s by increasing revenues and raising the retirement age.
December 27, 2024
Social Security Fairness Act Calls for 2024 Back PaymentsThe bill repealing the controversial Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset awaits President Biden's signature.
December 21, 2024
Senate Passes Bill to Curb Contentious Social Security RulesThe Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal two provisions, now goes to President Biden.
December 20, 2024
What Really Gets Shut Down When Government Spending StopsMedicare and Social Security benefits would continue, but some administrative tasks could be delayed.
December 16, 2024
How Retirement Age and Social Security Claiming Age Are RelatedThe claiming decision is strongly tied to the age at which someone retires, especially for younger retirement ages.
December 16, 2024
Could a Term-Limited Trump Finally ‘Fix’ Social Security?Term-limited politicians have more room to act on controversial topics, former SSA economist Jason Fichtner says.
December 06, 2024
How to Ease Clients' Post-Election Social Security FearsWithout a clear understanding of how Social Security works, it's easy for clients to jump to scary conclusions.
December 05, 2024
Trump Taps Fiserv CEO for Social Security ChiefFrank Bisignano is also a veteran of JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup.