Social Security
News, insights and expert analysis on social security from the team at Kiplinger.
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Social Security Wisdom From a Financial Adviser Receiving Benefits Himself
You don't know what you don't know, and with Social Security, that can be a costly problem for retirees — one that can last a lifetime.
By Johnny Rosier, NSSA®, CFF®, FRC
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Social Security Payment Schedule for 2026
Find out when you can expect your 2026 Social Security payments and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday.
By Donna LeValley
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10 Riskiest Places to Give Your Social Security Number
Identity Theft Here's how to lower the chances of your Social Security number falling into the wrong hands — and what to do if it does.
By Cameron Huddleston
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Smart Places to Deposit Your Social Security Check
If you receive Social Security checks, where you deposit them matters because it can help grow your earnings. See the best options.
By Sean Jackson
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Dave Ramsey Tells Us the Biggest Retirement Mistake You Can Make
The talk-show host, author and podcaster tells Kiplinger what people can do to ensure a happy retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Ready to File? Test Your Social Security Application IQ
Quiz Test your basic knowledge of filing for Social Security benefits in our 10 question quick quiz.
By Donna LeValley
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
retirement From 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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Do You Know Your ABCDs? The Essential Medicare Parts Quiz
Quiz Test your basic knowledge of different parts of Medicare in our quick quiz.
By Donna LeValley
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Financial Fact vs Fiction: The Truth About Social Security Entitlement (and Reverse Mortgages' Bad Rap)
Despite the 'entitlement' moniker, Social Security and Medicare are both benefits that workers earn. And reverse mortgages can be a strategic tool for certain people. Plus, we're setting the record straight on three other myths.
By Scott McClatchey, CFP®
