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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Will You Get a ‘Surprise’ Tax Bill on Your Social Security Benefits in Retirement?
Retirement Taxes Social Security benefit payments might land you in hot water when filing 2025 taxes — here are three reasons why.
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Need to Call Social Security? Be Ready to Hold
Staff cuts and redeployments may translate into long wait times. Can tech help?
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The Cheapest Places To Retire in the US
When you're trying to balance a fixed income with an enjoyable retirement, cost of living is a crucial factor to consider.
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Gen X? Challenges Lie Ahead as Retirement Nears
Tapping home equity and working longer are key strategies that can help overcome a savings shortfall.
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Should You Claim Social Security Early or Late? A Financial Adviser Weighs In
There isn't a wrong age to start claiming Social Security, but there are factors that everyone should consider to avoid leaving money on the table.
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Social Security 2025: The Outdated Tax Rules Costing Retirees Money
Retirement Taxes Could the Social Security 90th anniversary be a good time to revisit old tax thresholds?
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Want the Maximum Social Security Check in 2026? Here's What You Need to Do Now
The maximum Social Security check is $5,108 in 2025. If you want to receive the maximum Social Security check in 2026, or at the very least maximize the amount you receive in the future, here's what you need to do now.
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Eight Strategies for Deciding When to File For Social Security
Applying at age 70 maximizes your monthly payout, but claiming early could provide advantages that can’t be quantified on a spreadsheet.
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When Will I Receive My 2025 Social Security Checks?
Find out when you can expect your 2025 Social Security payments and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday.
