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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15 Social Security Tasks You Can Do OnlineWhy visit a government office to get your Social Security business done? You can do much of it online.
By Bob Niedt
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Debunking 7 Social Security retirement mythsAdvertiser Content Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
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By Ameriprise Financial
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The Social Security Test Every Wealthy Retiree Must TakeWhen you work and collect Social Security benefits before your FRA, you are subject to the Retirement Earning Test that could result in a temporary reduction of your benefits.
By Donna LeValley
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How Much Do You Know About Stock Market Seasonality?Quiz Is stock market seasonality signal or noise? Let's talk about patterns and tendencies we see across the trading and investing calendar.
By David Dittman
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9 Changes to Social Security in 2027Higher payouts, new tax limits and updated earnings rules are coming in January. Here is everything retirees and workers need to know.
By Donna LeValley
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5 Little-Known Retirement Tax 'Gotchas'Retirement Hidden rules, automatic surcharges, and tax-bracket traps can catch even careful retirees off guard. Here's what to know.
By Kate Schubel
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How to Apply for a Social Security Replacement CardBasics Getting a Social Security replacement card, especially online, is straightforward. You just need the right documents on hand and a new government login.
By Jackie Stewart
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Stolen SSN? A New Law Promises Faster Help From Social SecurityA new law aims to cut red tape for SSN identity theft victims and promises a single point of contact.
By Donna LeValley
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The 3-and-10 Rule: How Social Security Replacement Card Limits WorkThink you can get a new Social Security card whenever you lose one? Federal limits say otherwise.
By Donna LeValley
