Tag: Social Security

Social Security recipients will see a 1.3% cost-of-living adjustment, and the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax will increase by $5,100.

They expect 44% of their retirement income will come from their 401(k), according to Charles Schwab, and half said they would benefit from financial advice.

Notice 2020-65 from the IRS also defines the ‘applicable wages’ per pay period that qualify for the deferral.

The Treasury Department has yet to deliver formal guidance on the deferment. 

Retirement Equity Lab says if these exits continue, they will increase old-age poverty and worsen the recession.

However, Millennials and Gen Xers are open to working with financial advisers to learn more and maximize benefits.

Since this resource is viewed as a lifetime guaranteed income source, some older workers scrambling for relief are considering it their only solution.

However, the estimates do not reflect the potential outcomes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, says the Social Security Board of Trustees. 

The Center for Retirement Research says the reduction for claiming early is currently too large while the increase for claiming late is about right.

Social Security is a big part of retirement income planning for employees.

Whether by video or written text, researchers found a short story significantly improved test scores about annuities and Social Security claiming.

Financial professionals who do business with Allianz can soon provide information surrounding what may be optimal timing to take Social Security benefits, as well as how to file based on various financial and spousal scenarios.

This is assuming their health is average, according to Milliman. 

The Federal Retirement Commission would conduct a comprehensive review of private benefit programs in the U.S., with an eye toward strengthening them.