Understanding Social Security can feel overwhelming, but it's a vital part of your financial future. Whether you're nearing retirement, just starting your career, or somewhere in between, the program provides a safety net that protects millions of Americans. This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of Social Security's basic functions, from how benefits are funded to when you can start receiving them. Let's see what you know!
And don't worry if you miss an answer, you can follow the links below the quiz to brush up on your knowledge.
More on Social Security, from the Kiplinger team:
- Social Security Basics: 12 Things You Must Know About Claiming and Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits
- What's My Social Security Full Retirement Age (FRA)?
- Delay Social Security Benefits — Even by a Month — to Boost Your Check
- When To Take Social Security Payments: Your Age Matters
- Five Reasons to Take Social Security Early
- Eight Strategies for Deciding When to File for Social Security
- The Average Social Security Check by Age
- How Your Social Security Check Changes at Ages 62, 65, 66, 67 and 70
- Six Changes Coming to Social Security in 2026
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