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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Social Security Fairness Act Payments Checklist: Nine Things to Know
This Social Security Fairness Act checklist explains what public sector retirees can expect from SSFA, including when their payments will arrive and how much more money they may receive.
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Social Security Sent Out Billions in Back Payments Last Week. Here's Who Qualified and the Average Check Amount
The Social Security Administration started paying retroactive benefits owed this week. Monthly increases will start for most people with their March benefit, which is paid out in April.
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What Is the March Social Security Payment Schedule?
The date your March Social Security benefit arrives depends on what day of the month you were born. Payments follow the month they are due, so your March check is for February
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What Trump Has Done With Social Security So Far
Since President Trump was sworn into office on January 20, he has proposed or initiated changes impacting how Social Security functions, including closing offices and offering buyouts. Here's a roundup.
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10 Tax Topics Every Retiree Should Know About
A little knowledge can go a long way toward saving on your tax bill. Print this out and take it to your tax planner so you can have a productive chat.
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President Trump's Stances on Social Security and Medicare
Social Security and Medicare programs act as lifelines for millions of Americans, especially seniors. How does Trump stand on these issues?
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How IRAs Impact Social Security
Do your traditional IRA distributions count as income that could lower your social security benefits? It depends.
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Seven Local Social Security Offices Are Suspending In-Person Services
A departure from closing locations, seven local Social Security offices will temporarily stop all in-person service and will only be available by telephone.
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47 Local Social Security Offices to Close After DOGE Cuts
Here's the list of the 47 local Social Security Offices that have been or are in the process of being closed.
