Americans Want Government to Shore Up Social Security Funding
Ahead of fall elections, Americans have signaled their commitment to Social Security, but whether politicians listen and act remains uncertain,...
Tag: Social Security
Should the CPI-E Be Used for Social Security?
Using the consumer price index for the elderly for cost-of-living adjustments would likely result in higher Social Security benefits.
Only 30% of Savers Know About Social Security Shortfall Projections
Once aware, 97% agree leaders should strengthen the system for current and future generations.
Social Security Funds Gain Additional Year in Forecasting
A strong job market and wage growth helps extend forecast for both funds when compared to last year.
69% of Pre-Retirees Say Retirement at 65 Is Not Possible
Pre-retirees expect greater retirement hurdles than their predecessors, according to Nationwide.
NAPA Head Warns of 401(k) Revenue Grab by Policymakers
Plan adviser association kicks off its national conference with discussion of Congressional threats to tax-deferred retirement plans amid 2025 negotiations...
Social Security Administration to Relax Overpayment Clawback Rules
SSA Commissioner Martin O’Malley also laid out the agency’s customer service issues.
Why Advisers Should Think of Social Security as a Fixed Asset Class
A retirement plan adviser is pushing the industry to consider Social Security’s place as a fixed asset for U.S. workers—and...
Product & Service Launches – 3/7/24
Orion, DPL partner on annuities marketplace for advisers; Morgan Stanley launches private markets transaction desk; Just Futures announces 'values-driven' 401(k)...
Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley Confirmed as SSA Commissioner
O’Malley says he will set his focus on employee morale and improving Social Security Administration response time.
Report Outlines Policies That Could Support Social Security Bridge
A New School report includes the option of a policy or program that would incentivize collecting Social Security at age...
US Retirement System Matches Worldwide Average With C+ Grade
The US scored 63 on an overall index for pension coverage value, 23 points behind the No. 1 spot held...
Social Security COLA Announced as 3.2% for 2024
Monthly Social Security checks will increase about $59, a lower increase than in recent years but still larger than the...
Temporary Budget Agreement Keeps 2024 Inflation Adjustments on Track
The Social Security COLA and IRS Contribution Limits will continue on schedule after a near miss on government shutdown.
Inflation Data Will Be Unavailable for 2024 Social Security COLA With Shutdown
The Social Security COLA would not be updated on the scheduled timeline of October 12 during a government shutdown.
FINRA Study Tests Senior Vulnerability to Social Security Scams
Older adults without cognitive impairment are still vulnerable to scams, FINRA and JAMA found.
Social Security COLA Projected at 3.2% Ahead of October Decision
The Social Security Administration will officially announce the adjustment rate on October 12, and it is projected at less than...
Lawmakers Look to Shield Student Loanees From Garnishment of Social Security Benefits
With student loan payments set to resume, Democrats in Congress proposed a bill last week that would prevent the government...
Nationwide Reports Americans Worry Social Security Will Deplete in Lifetime
A separate survey by F&G Annuities and Life found 44% of U.S. retirees have returned to work or are considering...
Prudential’s Three Pathways to In-Plan Retirement Income
The head of Prudential’s retirement strategy division discusses the firm’s key focus areas for getting guaranteed income annuities into participants’...