Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
Social Security Resumes 100% Benefit Clawbacks for Overpayments
By Melanie WaddellSocial Security advocates called the move, a reversal of a Biden-era policy, "petty, cruel and thoughtless."
March 05, 2025
Trump Is Lying About Social Security: Advocacy GroupsTrump's claim to Congress Tuesday night that money is being paid to millions of centenarians is false.
March 04, 2025
Social Security Administration Targets $800M in Cost SavingsSavings thus far has been in payroll, information technology, contracts and grants, according to the acting SSA chief.
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.