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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Medicare Open Enrollment 2026 Live Updates: Changes Coming to Medicare in 2026
Medicare Open Enrollment Updates Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15, through December 7. We're covering everything you need to know to get the best plan for your health and budget.
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2026 Social Security COLA Announcement Is Back on Track Despite Government Shutdown
BLS announces that the September CPI, a key inflation measure needed to determine the Social Security COLA, will be released on Sept. 24 despite the ongoing government shutdown.
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QUIZ: Test Your Retirement IQ
Quiz Are you smarter than…everyone else? Test your retirement smarts with this quiz.
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IRS Names Its First CEO: But He’s Also Still Running Social Security
Tax News Will this new role make it difficult to address emerging issues like budget and staffing cuts and customer service concerns?
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What the Government Shutdown Means to Retirees
Depending upon how long it lasts, a government shutdown can impact your daily life, including seeing family, managing your health, and enjoying your free time.
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Are You Entitled? A Social Security Spousal Benefits Quiz
Quiz Test your knowledge of Social Security spousal benefits in our quick quiz.
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I'm 68 and health issues forced me to retire. Should I claim Social Security or use my savings until I'm 70?
We asked financial planning experts for advice.
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Quiz: Social Security — Do You Know More Than Most People?
Quiz See if you are above average when it comes to Social Security knowledge.
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I'm a Financial Adviser: The OBBB Is a Reminder for Older People to Have a Long-Term Plan
The new tax bill presents a good opportunity for retirees to revisit tax plans, look into doing some Roth conversions and consider plans for long-term care.
