Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
1 in 4 Malware Attacks Targets Financial Services Firms: Report
By Michael S. FischerA cybersecurity firm found a surge in credential leaks and compromised credit cards in 2018.
April 23, 2019
SoFi Is Said to Be Closing New $500 Million Funding RoundThe funding is said to come from the Qatar Investment Authority, the state-owned holding company from that Mideast country.
April 23, 2019
5 New Facts About Social Security's 2018 EarningsThe gorilla of all annuity gorillas has $2.8 trillion in fixed-income assets, and 178 million customers.
April 23, 2019
8 Mistakes Retirees Make That Harm Their RetirementHere are mistakes workers and retirees make that could sink their retirement—or make it much less pleasant.
April 23, 2019
The Social Security Trust Fund Is Full of IOUs, Right? Wrong.The IOU pejorative dates back to the 1930s. Here's how the trust funds really work, according to policy experts.
April 22, 2019
Social Security Trust Fund Set to Go Bust by 2035That's a slight improvement over last year's projection.
April 19, 2019
Employers Can Assure Retirement for $2.64 an HourRetirement security can be increased dramatically without exorbitant expense.
April 16, 2019
The Probability of Success vs. the Consequence of FailureYou are offered $1,000 to cross a tightrope. You have a 99% chance of success. Do you try?