Social Security
News, insights and expert analysis on social security from the team at Kiplinger.
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IRS Phasing Out Paper Checks: Here's What to Know in 2026Tax Changes IRS tax refunds and Social Security paper checks are typically delivered online now. Will that impact your money?
By Kate Schubel
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The Social Security Test Every Wealthy Retiree Must TakeWhen 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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How to Calculate Taxes on Social Security BenefitsSocial Security The federal government can tax up to 85% of your Social Security benefits, so it's good to know how those taxes are calculated.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How Your Social Security Check Changes at Ages 62, 65, 66, 67 and 70The longer you wait, the bigger your Social Security check. We break it down by the most common ages at which people claim their benefits.
By Donna LeValley
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Safe or Seizable?: The IRA & Bankruptcy Protection QuizQuiz Depending on the type of IRA you own and/or how you inherited it, your "safe" money might actually be on the table for creditors.
By Donna LeValley
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Quiz: Do You Know How to Maximize Your Social Security Check?Quiz Test your knowledge of Social Security delayed retirement credits with our quick quiz.
By Donna LeValley
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How One Extra Dollar of Income Can Cost You Thousands in RetirementRetirement Even modest changes in retirement income can raise Medicare premiums under IRMAA. Here’s how a small increase can affect your retirement costs.
By Chrissy Paradis
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The Minimum Savings You Need To Retire in All 50 StatesWorried you haven't saved enough for retirement? Here are the average annual expenses and minimum savings amounts needed to get by in all 50 states.
By Donna LeValley
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New Bill Would Eliminate Taxes on Restored Social Security BenefitsSocial Security Taxes on Social Security benefits are stirring debate again, as recent changes could affect how some retirees file their returns this tax season.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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