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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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Biden's Budget Rejects Any Cuts To Social Security and Medicare
The president's $7.3 trillion budget seeks to expand programs including some drug provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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14 Social Security Tasks You Can Do Online
retirement Why visit a government office to get your Social Security business done? You can do much of that online.
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Biden Spotlights Drug Prices, Medicare, Social Security in State of the Union
Biden calls for expanding Medicare drug price negotiations to include up to 500 drugs over next decade.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated
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Nearly Half of Americans Failed This Social Security Quiz About Retirement
How many of these questions on retirement benefits do you know?
By Jamie Feldman Published
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Should an ESOP Be Your Only Retirement Account?
When it comes to saving for retirement, diversification is critical. Consider building your nest egg with a combination of accounts in addition to an ESOP.
By Peter Newman, CFA Published
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3 Social Security Changes In 2024 To Know
These three Social Security changes in 2024 should be on retirees' radars.
By Alexandra Svokos Last updated
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12 Things You Must Know About Claiming and Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits
Social Security Claiming Social Security benefits at the right time means more money for you. Here’s a guide to everything from knowing your retirement age to spousal benefits.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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10 Riskiest Places to Give Your Social Security Number
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Boost Your Social Security Benefit Every Month You Delay
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By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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