Claiming Strategies
The top news, insights and advisors can use to best help clients with Social Security claiming strategies.
12 Questions Clients Will Ask About Their Social Security Benefits
By John ManganaroJason Fichtner, a former Social Security official, answers common questions on how the shortfall could affect retirees.
March 23, 2023
The Evolving Risk Framework All Retirement Advisors Need to KnowUnderstanding each client's perception of risk can help financial advisors become better financial planners.
March 22, 2023
When Should Your Client Claim Social Security? 6 Questions to AskWhile waiting until 70 yields the highest benefit, there are reasons to claim earlier, according to J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
March 15, 2023
7 Social Security Claiming Myths That Can Shortchange ClientsHartford Funds' Mike Lynch says it's crucial to consider how timing, income and taxes all affect Social Security benefits.
March 13, 2023
Americans Underestimate Social Security Income by $1,900: StudyAn analysis shows that older adults have accurate expectations about their claiming age but underestimate their annual benefit.
March 10, 2023
Good Advisors Can't Ignore the Inequities Following Women Into RetirementThe wage gap between men and women follows women into retirement and is worsened by their greater longevity.
February 23, 2023
7 Big Social Security Claiming Mistakes Couples MakeRetirement planning expert Jeff Levine breaks down the Social Security claiming issues couples find most confusing.
February 06, 2023
Beware of Social Security Agents Bearing Lump-Sum OffersWarn your clients that if an SSA agent makes them an offer they can't refuse, they probably should.