Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Have Social Security's Actuarial Adjustments Kept Up With Reality?
By Ginger SzalaOutside factors may mean there needs to be a new look at how much retirees are paid, according to a Boston College study.
November 19, 2019
What Divorced Women Should Know About Claiming Social SecurityMany don't know they may be able to claim on their ex-husband's work record, Marcia Mantell tells ThinkAdvisor.
November 18, 2019
Can We Tolerate Millions of Elderly People Living in Cars?Witnesses challenged House Ways and Means members to think harder about how to pay for long-term care.
November 11, 2019
Medicare Part B Premium Price Outpaces Social Security COLAThis uneven relationship means leaves Part B premium increase eating eat up nearly 10% of the average Social Security monthly benefit in 2020.
October 29, 2019
Senate Bill Would Boost Whistleblower ProtectionsThe bill also will end mandatory arbitration in securities whistleblower cases and protect those who report violations internally to their managers.
October 24, 2019
Hearsay Adds Biometrics, PIN Security to Advisor AppNew features add "another layer of protection," the tech firm says.
October 23, 2019
Advisors' Advice: How to Plan for Health Care Costs in RetirementThis is one of the most difficult challenges for advisors and their clients.
October 22, 2019
'Am I at Risk of Outliving My Money?' How to Face the FearHere's a behavioral exercise I conduct when my clients get nervous about the future.