Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Social Security Administration Corrects Missing Centenarian Death Dates
By Melanie WaddellThe effort is a waste of money and plays into claims of mass fraud, Social Security advocates say.
March 03, 2025
Talk to Your Female Clients Now About Social SecurityThe majority of beneficiaries are women, and recent changes give advisors a good reason to reach out.
March 03, 2025
Ex-Social Security Head Warns of 'System Collapse' as SSA Plans to Cut 7,000 JobsAn interruption of benefits is likely within the next 90 days, former Commissioner Martin O'Malley says.
March 03, 2025
New Bill Raises Social Security Benefits $2,400 per YearThe bill subjects all income above $250,000, including capital gains, to the Social Security payroll tax.
February 28, 2025
Social Security Administration Plans 'Massive' RestructuringThe agency's acting commissioner warned employees to prepare for mass layoffs.
February 28, 2025
Social Security Contractors Cut Off as DOGE Targets AgencyThe acting chief says SSA has cut half of its outsourced IT spending and is dismissing 200 employees.
February 27, 2025
Are Social Security’s Benefit Statements Useless for Accurate Planning?The simplified forms, released in 2021, are proving to have some serious shortcomings.
February 26, 2025
Yes, Canadians Can Participate in Social SecurityAdvisors who serve cross-border clients should know about the retirement income insurance program's rules and restrictions.