Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Older Americans' Spending Growth Is No Longer Supercharged: BofA
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinSeniors' spending was rising faster than that of other generations. But that's changing.
October 14, 2024
The 2025 Social Security COLA Is Out. Here Are More Numbers You Need to Know.The annual COLA tends to get the most attention, but the SSA has made other key updates.
October 10, 2024
Social Security's 2025 COLA Helps, but Seniors Still Face Cost-of-Living CrisisOne analyst observes that the 2.5% monthly benefit increase, while welcome, won't even cover a week of groceries.
October 10, 2024
Social Security COLA for 2025 Set at 2.5%The annual COLA is based on inflation data for the third quarter, through September.
October 02, 2024
Clients Waiting Until 70 to Claim Social Security? 3 Bits of Friendly AdviceAs clients get ready to claim benefits, there are some hidden dots to connect.
October 02, 2024
The 12 Worst States for Older Adults' Life Expectancy LossesNew CDC data shows how much time the pandemic, addiction and related problems robbed from Americans in 2021.
October 01, 2024
Here's How Much Fixing Social Security Could Cost Your ClientsAffluent couples could lose nearly $1 million in benefits if Congress doesn't act, Ron Mastrogiovanni warns.
September 30, 2024
New Bill Creates $5,000 Investing Accounts for Every ChildAmerican Dream accounts would be invested in index funds and managed by the Social Security Administration.