Social Security
News, insights and expert analysis on social security from the team at Kiplinger.
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Why You Need to Start Your Social Security Claim 4 Months EarlyEven a perfect Social Security plan can fail if you hit a login wall, an ID check snag or a direct-deposit problem. Here's how to make sure that doesn't happen.
By Ray R. Harris, MBA, RSSA®
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Eight Things Medicare Doesn't CoverMedicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
By Donna LeValley
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Social Security Payment Schedule: When Is Your May Check Arriving?The date your May Social Security benefit arrives depends on the day of the month you were born.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Quiz: Is Your 2026 Income Actually Taxable?Quiz Test your knowledge of IRS rules with our taxable income quiz.
By Kate Schubel
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The 'Wait-to-Win' Rule of Retirement Can Add $1,100 to Your Monthly CheckHow trading your savings today will give you a permanent raise tomorrow.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret ForeverFrom saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt
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6 Changes to Social Security in 2026Big changes come to Social Security every year, impacting everything from the size of your benefit check to your full retirement age. Here's what you need to know.
By Donna LeValley
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3 Questions That Reveal the Best Age to Take Social SecurityThe Social Security decision should reflect how clients want to spend, withdraw from wealth and experience retirement. Here's how advisers can find that out.
By Matthew Sommer, PhD, CFA®
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5 Social Security Myths That Can Cost You ThousandsBefore you collect Social Security benefits, make sure you don't believe any of these falsehoods.
By Donna Fuscaldo
