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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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
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Social Security Tax Limit Rises for 2027: Who Will Pay More?Your Paycheck A 4.2% higher wage base means more taxes for some earners next year.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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2027 Social Security COLA is 3.6%: What You Need to KnowThe SSA has announced the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), the new maximum taxable wage cap and the earnings requirements for Social Security credits.
By Donna LeValley
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The Biggest Social Security Mistake Isn’t Claiming Too EarlyAn accountant's plan to return to Mexico shows why a Social Security claiming decision should begin with the life the money needs to support.
By Ray R. Harris, MBA, RSSA®
