Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
September 17, 2024
30,000 People Died Waiting on Disability Decisions in 2023, SSA Estimates"It remains imperative that we issue decisions faster at every level," Commissioner Martin O'Malley says.
September 16, 2024
Social Security Claiming: The Case Where Timing Doesn't Matter MuchProjected lifetime benefits can have relatively small differences even when a surviving spouse delays until age 70.
September 11, 2024
Social Security COLA Estimate for 2025 Drops Again to 2.5% on Cooler InflationAt that level, it would be the smallest increase for beneficiaries since 2021, Social Security expert Mary Johnson says.
September 10, 2024
New Bill Ends Tax on Social Security Benefits, but There's a CatchThe bill could put benefits at risk of future cuts, Social Security advocates warn.
September 09, 2024
Physical Signatures No Longer Needed on Many Social Security FormsThe agency has digitized or removed signature requirements to ease the filing burden on consumers.
September 09, 2024
Social Security Fixes Glitch That Shuttered Offices, Phone ServiceA technical issue affected personalized services for several hours on Friday.
September 09, 2024
How to Benchmark a Client Portfolio: Christine BenzGauging performance and suitability involves more than looking at major market indexes, Morningstar's retirement expert writes.
September 05, 2024
Here's How Big Social Security Cuts Could Be Without ReformsA research group has put a dollar amount on the expected reduction per couple if Congress doesn't act.
August 30, 2024
Retirement Looks Precarious for Most in Middle Class: StudyOnly a quarter of Americans earning $50,000 to $199,000 strongly agreed that they were on track to save enough.
August 28, 2024
Social Security Funds Will Last Until 2034: CBOThe agency's new annual projection adds one year to Social Security's solvency outlook.