Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Treasury Defense of DOGE in Payment System Raises Skepticism
By Melanie WaddellThe Treasury secretary's response "raises more questions than answers,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren says.
February 03, 2025
SSA Answers Social Security Fairness Act QuestionsA Q&A from the agency answers questions on applying for retirement, spousal or survivors' benefits.
February 03, 2025
DOGE Access to Social Security Payments Raises AlarmSen. Ron Wyden is fuming over news that Elon Musk's team has access to Treasury's payment systems.
January 31, 2025
Trump May Give DOGE Access to Treasury Payment Systems: ReportThe systems send out bond payments, Social Security payments and tax refunds.
January 29, 2025
How Everyday Americans Would Fix Social SecurityA new survey explores Americans’ preferred approach to addressing the insurance program's financing gap.
January 28, 2025
Expecting a Social Security Fairness Act Benefit Boost? Watch Out for Tax Traps.Bigger Social Security checks are an exciting prospect, but they could kick people into higher income brackets.
January 27, 2025
Social Security Fairness Act Benefit Increases Could Take a Year: SSABudget and staffing constraints will slow the implementation of the new law, the Social Security Administration says.
January 24, 2025
Social Security Claiming: The Case of the Late Baby BoomersPeople born at the end of the generation face a different claiming outlook than their older counterparts.