Social Security

A new study from the Center for Retirement Research found that older remote workers are working longer than their in-office counterparts. Financial advisors say the trend offers plenty of benefits, but it isn't without its pitfalls

Social Security beneficiaries may welcome the withholding rate reduction, but financial advisors say the back-and-forth policy changes threaten to erode public confidence in the agency.

Retiree confidence surged in early 2025, an EBRI survey found. But those positive feelings may not withstand current market conditions.

Call wait times are expected to worsen as staff cuts grow, but financial advisors say there are ways to help clients dealing with the frustrating situation.

As inflation cools, Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment is projected to decline in 2026. Seniors say the benefit bump won't be enough.

New rules will tighten identity verification for benefits, limiting phone claims to fight fraud, the Social Security Administration announced.

The sharp reversal of Biden-era policy that capped overpayment recovery at 10% of a person's monthly benefit is expected to recover $7 billion over 10 years.

The Social Security Administration recovered $4.9 billion in overpaid benefits last year, according to a report to Congress.

A change to Social Security will impact millions of beneficiaries. Here's what financial advisors need to know.

The move can help boost income, but financial advisors say it can also bring unintended Social Security consequences.