Social Security

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.

A client's immediate health needs make saving their accounts until they're 65 or over a difficult endeavor, and the accounts carry some highly specific rules.

The law will increase benefits for millions of retirees, but it's still not clear where the added funds will come from.

The vast majority of seniors surveyed about Social Security's COLA say the number should be as much as five times higher than the government is forking over this year.

The bill now heads to President Biden's desk, but supporters and critics alike worry about how it will be funded.

Here's a roundup of tax-related news and insights on politics, practice management, investment strategies, health savings accounts, estate planning and more.

Having missed out on yesterday's pensions and today's 401(k) features, the latchkey generation is woefully unprepared for retirement. Here's how advisors can help.

In ways big — e.g., Donald Trump's reelection — and small — e.g., a slight reprieve for Social Security's trust fund — 2024 was a turning point for American retirement. Here's what happened.

Just before the year ends, Congress may pass the Social Security Fairness Act. Here's what's in the bill and who it's for.

Six out of 10 retirees leave the workforce earlier than they planned, according to a new Transamerica study. Here's why — and how advisors can help.

In 2025, premiums for Medicare Part B will grow twice as fast as Social Security benefits — and those premiums are deducted straight from the checks.

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, what changes can seniors — and their advisors — expect to America's oldest social program?

Financial advisors, tax professionals and their clients will need to make careful planning decisions about claiming Social Security benefits and starting distributions.

A complex mixture of new or expiring laws, intersecting retirement planning questions and the threat of so-called stealth taxes could add up to a highly beneficial strategy.

Everyone agrees that the anticipated insolvency in 2035, is a problem, but the answers to how to fix it are anything but unified.

FP's parent company surveyed more than 200 industry professionals to ask their view of taxes, Social Security and the budget. Here's what they said.

With inflation figures falling, retirees can expect a 2.5% increase in 2025. Here's how planners are guiding clients through the impact of that slight bump.