Social Security
News, insights and expert analysis on social security from the team at Kiplinger.
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Five Reasons You Should Take Social Security At 62 (and Five Reasons You Should Wait)There are sound reasons to take Social Security early. While many experts say it's best to wait until full retirement age to claim benefits, here are some reasons to start early.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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The Turning 65 Quiz: Most People Fail Question #6. Can You Pass?Quiz Take our 10-question quiz to test your understanding of the critical milestones and decisions you'll encounter as you turn 65.
By Donna LeValley
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15 Social Security Tasks You Can Do Onlineretirement Why visit a government office to get your Social Security business done? You can do much of it online.
By Bob Niedt
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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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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
