Social Security
News, insights and expert analysis on social security from the team at Kiplinger.
Getting the most out of Social Security is anything but simple. As you near retirement, the decisions you make could have a significant impact on the amount of money you receive, and some of these choices are irrevocable. You’ll need to move carefully to maximize your income stream. Start with our beginner's guide to maximizing your Social Security benefits, then work your way through our other Social Security features, guides and news stories.
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Test Your Knowledge on 8 Key Investing TermsQuiz How well do you know these key investing terms? Take our quick quiz to find out.
By Karee Venema
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Does Donald Trump Claim Social Security Benefits?The Social Security Act of 1983 brought the president and vice president under the Social Security program. We investigate which presidents are on the payroll.
By Donna LeValley
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret ForeverFrom saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt
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Social Security Tax Limit for 2026: What the Higher Cap Means for Your PaycheckSocial Security Wealthier taxpayers will have more Social Security tax taken from their paychecks this year.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How to Help Seniors Move to Electronic Social Security PaymentsElectronic Social Security payments are being touted as faster and safer than paper checks. But those who rely on them will need support to make the transition.
By Martha Shedden, CRPC®, RSSA®
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Master Your Fed Knowledge: Take Our Quick Federal Reserve QuizQuiz Test your basic knowledge of the Federal Reserve and how its actions impact your money in our quick quiz.
By Karee Venema
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Do You Know How Working in Retirement Affects Your Benefits?Quiz How much do you know about the impact on Social Security, taxes and healthcare when you work past retirement age or decide to "unretire"?
By Charlotte Gorbold
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The Potential Complications of Working Past Retirement AgeA growing number of Americans are working past retirement age. But what happens to Social Security, tax and healthcare when you keep on working?
By Cathy DeWitt Dunn, CDFA®, FRC®
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Latest Inflation Data Keeps 2027 Social Security COLA Forecast HighAs inflation persists, the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast has dropped slightly to 3.8% — a 0.1% decrease compared to the April estimate.
By Donna LeValley
