Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
February 21, 2024
Retirement Experts: Don't Let Clickbait Headlines Sink the 401(k)To argue that the U.S. should simply do away with workplace retirement plans is absurd and irresponsible, experts say.
February 21, 2024
Is This Big Risk Lurking in Your Social Security Claiming Math?As a reader pointed out, Social Security projections are only as good as the assumptions fed in.
February 16, 2024
The Case for Cutting High Earners' Social Security BenefitsCato Institute scholar Romina Boccia weighs whether cuts to wealthy retirees' Social Security benefits could preserve the program.
February 13, 2024
Social Security COLA for 2025 Estimated at 1.75%The Senior Citizens League's projection is based on higher-than-expected inflation in January.
February 13, 2024
Jason Fichtner Among New Members Named to FINRA Foundation BoardThe nonprofit FINRA Investor Education Foundation is welcoming three industry veterans, including the former Social Security official.
February 12, 2024
Surprise! It Doesn't Always Pay to Delay Social Security Till 70Recently, we ran the numbers on a spousal-benefits scenario. The results surprised some readers.
February 09, 2024
Social Security Claiming: The Case of the High-Earning HusbandIn this case study, one spouse earns much more than the other. When should they file for benefits?
February 08, 2024
Here's What's Wrong With Ending 401(k) Tax Breaks to Fund Social Security: ICI EconomistOne can portray the U.S. retirement system as unfair, but the real picture is nuanced, Peter Brady says.
February 06, 2024
When Clients Are Laid Off, How to Ease the Sting: Advisors' AdviceAdvisors helping clients through low moments can set themselves up to retain business when good times return.
February 05, 2024
What If We Ended 401(k) Tax Breaks to Save Social Security?Prominent researchers differ on whether this would be double taxation or a smart use of revenue.