Tag: Social Security

Social Security should now be looked at as a foundation for retirement income, but not the whole house.

Conventional wisdom has it that lower-income workers should get the most out of Social Security, but that’s not necessarily the...

The Social Security guide and 2016 Medicare booklet can help with retirement planning.

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 introduced changes to Social Security regulations that limit households’ ability to use certain claiming...

For some in the employee benefits industry, what President Obama didn’t say in his State of the Union address was...

New data shows Social Security will actually replace more pre-retirement income than the average the Social Security Administration reports.

An analysis from an independent consulting demographer reveals that keeping standard retirement ages the same could spell economic ruin for...

A new whitepaper argues workers across the income spectrum get a pretty even shake when it comes to retirement benefits.

Lower account balances, longer life expectancy and not working an adviser can wreak havoc on a woman’s Social Security benefit.

Retirement plan sponsors and advisers will need to revamp education for participants to reflect changes in Social Security claiming strategies.

An RBC Wealth Management poll finds a majority of Americans don’t believe promised Social Security benefits will be there for...

Most affluent Americans save for their golden years with the aid of a retirement advisory network.

There was no increase in inflation in the third quarter, so under current law, there will be no increase in...

A survey revealed numerous misconceptions about Social Security.

For 80% of Americans, they will rely on Social Security substantially or somewhat.

Many workers in the U.S. lack confidence in Social Security, yet more than half have done nothing to address personal...

Although it is projected to become insolvent in 2034, researchers say a small payroll tax increase could save it.

The combined trust fund reserves are still growing and will continue to do so through 2019, the annual Trustees Report...

Studies reveal that while Social Security benefit statements increase individual’s knowledge of how much they can get and when, it...

Prudential’s 2012 “Innovative Strategies to Help Maximize Social Security Benefits” has been updated to address concerns for same-gender couples.