Social Security
News, insights and expert analysis on social security from the team at Kiplinger.
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Two Ways To Stop and Restart Social Security: Ditch the Regret
Get a Social Security do-over. Learn how to stop and restart Social Security.
By Jacob Wolinsky
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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
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Are You Entitled? A Social Security Spousal Benefits Quiz
Quiz Test your knowledge of Social Security spousal benefits in our quick quiz.
By Donna LeValley
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Do You Stop Paying Taxes on Social Security at a Certain Age?
Social Security There’s some confusion over whether you can escape taxes on Social Security benefits based on age.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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What You Learn Becoming Your Mother's Financial Caregiver
Writer and certified financial planner Beth Pinsker talks to Kiplinger about caring for her mother and her new book.
By Cameron Huddleston
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Social Security Tax Limit Rises Again: Who Pays More in 2026?
Payroll Taxes The Social Security Administration has announced significant changes affecting millions as we approach a new year.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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The 10 Most Costly Social Security Mistakes to Avoid
Want to maximize your Social Security check? Learn the 10 most common Social Security filing errors and the steps you need to take to boost your guaranteed retirement income.
By Donna LeValley
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The Social Security Test Every Wealthy Retiree Must Take
When you work and collect Social Security benefits before your FRA, you are subject to the Retirement Earning Test that could result in a temporary reduction of your benefits.
By Donna LeValley
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15 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.
By Bob Niedt
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