Social Security Administration

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  Olivia Mitchell: Helping Women Improve Their Financial Literacy—Top Women Extended Profile

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  July 13, 2011

  Wharton professor, researcher and mentor tells AdvisorOne that her focus is on the next generation.

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  No Social Security Pay Increase for Second Straight Year

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  October 17, 2010

  For the second year in a row Social Security checks will not see a cost of living increase, despite some increases in the prices of goods.

• One in Five Rhode Islanders Now Receives Social Security

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  July 26, 2010

  Baby boomers are now reaching Social Security age and it's showing in Rhode Island, with a record number receiving benefits, according to the Social Security Administration's Office of Research, Evaluation, and Statistics.

• Tough Talk From Social Security's Chief Actuary on Retirement

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  July 16, 2010

  Testifying before the Senate on July 15, Stephen Goss, chief actuary of the Social Security Administration, said that encouraging Americans to "work longer and be more productive can potentially contribute to meeting" financial challenges.

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  Five Ways to Free Up Retirement Cash Flow

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  July 7, 2010

  Several financial advisors share strategies on maximizing Social Security, home equity and other resources.

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  How to Best Time Social Security Benefits

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  May 5, 2010

  Advisors need to review the financial implications of when clients start taking these benefits as part of a broader discussion about guaranteed income.

• Social Security: Worse than we thought

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  May 1, 2010

  Sid Salter of the Jackson Clarion Ledger writes of an overlooked issue buried in the health care hoopla, one that should concern us all. "How utterly...

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  Economic Briefs

  By Ben Warwick, Quantitative Equity Strategies  |  March 1, 2010

  Sure, equities have had a nice run. But it may not be time to trim, yet.

• Insurance Update: Along for the Rider

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  February 1, 2010

  If your clients are looking for limited disability coverage without taking on a whole new policy, they could look at life insurance. Life insurance policies these...

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  Job losses lead rising disability claims

  By Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne  |  December 24, 2009

  According to the Social Security Administration, disability claims rose almost 17 percent in fiscal year 2009 and are expected to rise another 10 percent in...