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.
Latest
-
5 Reasons to Claim Social Security at 70 (and 5 Reasons Not To)Waiting until 70 to claim Social Security has its benefits, including maximizing your paycheck, but there are also valid reasons why you shouldn't wait.
By Donna Fuscaldo
-
Are Trump Accounts a Seesaw to Privatizing Social Security?Social Security As Social Security barrels toward projected cuts, a newly launched federal savings initiative could privatize the program.
By Kate Schubel
Social Security -
Timing Social Security When You Have a Pension and $1 MillionIf you have a pension and $1 million-plus saved, deciding when to take Social Security is about optimizing your taxes, legacy planning and long-term income.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
-
Social Security Payment Schedule: When Is Your July Check Arriving?The date your July Social Security benefit arrives depends on the day of the month you were born.
By Kathryn Pomroy
-
Blindsided by Medicare’s 2-Year IRMAA Rule? Now What?A sudden spike in your income can trigger costly Medicare surcharges two years down the road. Here is how affluent retirees can protect their wealth.
By Maurie Backman
-
How Benjamin Franklin's Simple Money Rules Could Help Lower Your 2026 TaxesIncome Tax Start your midyear tax planning with these simple, timeless money rules.
By Kate Schubel
Income Tax -
Can Congress Fix Social Security's Funding Crunch?The Kiplinger Letter If nothing is done, Social Security benefits will need to be cut by 22% in 2033.
By David Payne
The Kiplinger Letter -
America at 250: The 3 Economic Headaches That Haven't Changed Since 1976From sticky inflation to Social Security deadlines, a look back at the 50-year evolution of our personal economies as we celebrate the Semiquincentennial.
By Donna LeValley
-
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
Quiz
