Social Security
The top Social Security news, strategies and planning insights advisors can use to best serve clients.
December 16, 2024
Could a Term-Limited Trump Finally ‘Fix’ Social Security?Term-limited politicians have more room to act on controversial topics, former SSA economist Jason Fichtner says.
December 06, 2024
How to Ease Clients' Post-Election Social Security FearsWithout a clear understanding of how Social Security works, it's easy for clients to jump to scary conclusions.
December 05, 2024
Trump Taps Fiserv CEO for Social Security ChiefFrank Bisignano is also a veteran of JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup.
December 04, 2024
Dissecting a GOP Senator's Misleading Social Security AttackWhile it’s fair to criticize the program’s shortcomings, stretching the truth doesn’t benefit anyone.
December 03, 2024
How to Plan Around Tax PoliticsDon't rush to make big changes, Roger Young of T. Rowe Price cautions advisors.
December 03, 2024
The 7 Biggest Retirement Regrets (and How to Avoid Them)Many retirees think they could have saveed and planned more effectively, Transamerica finds.
November 27, 2024
8 Big Retirement Bills Introduced in 2024Proposals include ending taxes on Social Security benefits and changing the COLA calculation.
November 26, 2024
7 Big Unknowns That Could Shake Up Retirement PlanningWith promised tax cuts to fund and Social Security insolvency looming, policy changes could be coming in 2025.
November 12, 2024
Bill to Curb Controversial Social Security Rules Passes HouseThe Social Security Fairness Act would restore benefits to millions of teachers and firefighters, one group told lawmakers.
November 05, 2024
Taxes, Tariffs and More: 5 Key Economic Stakes of the ElectionTrump's promised to extend tax cuts passed during his first term, which Harris would do only for those earning less than $400,000.