Data and Research | December 31st, 2015 Is It Time to Increase the Retirement Age? An analysis from an independent consulting demographer reveals that keeping standard retirement ages the same could spell economic ruin for...
Data and Research | November 30th, 2015 Current Tax Treatment Benefits Employees Across Income Scale A new whitepaper argues workers across the income spectrum get a pretty even shake when it comes to retirement benefits.
Data and Research | November 13th, 2015 Retirement Realities Drive Social Security Decisions for Women Lower account balances, longer life expectancy and not working an adviser can wreak havoc on a woman’s Social Security benefit.
Benefits | November 12th, 2015 Changes for Social Security Require Revised Education Retirement plan sponsors and advisers will need to revamp education for participants to reflect changes in Social Security claiming strategies.
Data and Research | November 12th, 2015 Gen Xers Skeptical About Social Security Stability An RBC Wealth Management poll finds a majority of Americans don’t believe promised Social Security benefits will be there for...
Participants | October 20th, 2015 Well-Off Savers Seek Advice From a Multitude of Counselors Most affluent Americans save for their golden years with the aid of a retirement advisory network.
Compliance | October 15th, 2015 No Social Security COLA for 2016 There was no increase in inflation in the third quarter, so under current law, there will be no increase in...
Data and Research | August 26th, 2015 Employees Need Help with Social Security Planning A survey revealed numerous misconceptions about Social Security.
Data and Research | August 13th, 2015 33% Say Social Security Will Be Primary Retirement Income For 80% of Americans, they will rely on Social Security substantially or somewhat.
Data and Research | August 11th, 2015 Beliefs Range Widely on Social Security Stability Many workers in the U.S. lack confidence in Social Security, yet more than half have done nothing to address personal...
Data and Research | July 29th, 2015 The Social Security System Can Be Fixed Although it is projected to become insolvent in 2034, researchers say a small payroll tax increase could save it.
Benefits | July 23rd, 2015 Social Security Gains a Year of Solvency The combined trust fund reserves are still growing and will continue to do so through 2019, the annual Trustees Report...
Data and Research | July 22nd, 2015 Social Security Statements Not Changing Behaviors Studies reveal that while Social Security benefit statements increase individual’s knowledge of how much they can get and when, it...
Products | July 16th, 2015 Social Security Guide Updated for Same-Gender Couples Prudential’s 2012 “Innovative Strategies to Help Maximize Social Security Benefits” has been updated to address concerns for same-gender couples.
Products | July 14th, 2015 Financial Engines Updates Social Security Tool The Financial Engines Social Security planner will incorporate new data from the Social Security Administration.
Data and Research | July 2nd, 2015 American Retirees Might Be Under-Annuitized Logic would dictate that retirees would shift their retirement savings to annuity products, but this has yet to happen, a...
Data and Research | June 16th, 2015 MassMutual Finds Hispanic Workers Need Social Security Info Hispanic workers polled by MassMutual revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about Social Security.
Benefits | June 15th, 2015 Social Security Quiz Stumps Most Americans Few understand their eligibility, a MassMutual survey finds.
Data and Research | April 29th, 2015 Number Expecting to Rely on Social Security Increasing Still, defined contribution retirement plans top the list of expected major sources of retirement income.
Participants | April 15th, 2015 Gen Y Money Woes Persist Despite Growth U.S. workers, especially Generation Y, face persistent financial worry despite improvements in the economy.