Instant Insights Social Security: What's Happening? News, FAQs, Legislation and More
Stay up to date while navigating the crucial yet complicated world of Social Security.
The cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security has been announced.
Congress' scorekeeper suggests more work needs to be done on the bill.
Employers may receive a no-match letter when there is a discrepancy between employees' information on a W-2 and the SSA's database.
From basic claiming strategies to taxation and spousal benefits, your clients have questions — and we have answers.
Framework would create auto-enrolled retirement accounts on top of Social Security.
The wild card that could impact the COLA in the immediate term is what one economist calls a 'trade conflagration.'
A surviving spouse could end up taking a penalty of $1,000–$2,000 less every month by filing at age 62 instead of waiting till later.
Some Americans think that if they claim Social Security early those reduced benefits will automatically rise when they hit full retirement age.
Here are answers to some of the most common Social Security questions.
Trustees Report urges immediate attention from lawmakers as main Social Security trust fund to run dry in 2034.
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