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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Quiz: Social Security Basics
Quiz Test your basic knowledge of the Social Security program in our quick quiz.
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New Bill Would End Taxes on Social Security Benefits in 2026: What Retirees Should Know
Tax Law Congress could look to high earners to help offset lost revenue and possibly shore up the Social Security program.
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I waited to claim Social Security and never got around to filing by my 70th birthday. Did I goof?
We ask financial experts for advice.
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Delay Social Security Benefits — Even by a Month — to Boost Your Check
social security You don't need to wait an entire year beyond your full retirement age to earn delayed retirement credits.
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How Your Social Security Check Changes at Ages 62, 65, 66, 67 and 70
The longer you wait, the bigger your Social Security check. We break it down by the most common ages at which people claim their benefits.
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Is Trump's Tax Plan Speeding Up the Looming Social Security Funding Crisis?
Social Security Social Security's combined retirement funds are running out of cash, and its insolvency date is expected to occur in less than a decade.
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What Is the September Social Security Payment Schedule?
The date your September Social Security benefit arrives depends on the day of the month you were born.
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DOGE Compromised Social Security Data, Says Whistleblower
The whistleblower accused the DOGE officials of copying over 300 million Social Security numbers.
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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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