Social Security
News, insights and expert analysis on social security from the team at Kiplinger.
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The Two-Lifetime Challenge: How to Fund Your Retirement and TheirsWhen you have a child with a disability, your money has to last twice as long. Here is the blueprint for a century of financial security.
By Jaclyn Greenberg
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Will Your Social Security Be Taxed in 2026? Here’s What to KnowSocial Security The Social Security COLA is just one aspect of your benefits that can impact your tax bill.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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This Social Security Claiming Mistake Can Hurt Women the MostWomen should personalize their Social Security claiming strategy and run the numbers after considering life expectancy, tax situation and existing assets.
By Camille Butterfield
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The 10 Most Costly Social Security Mistakes to AvoidWant 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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Quiz: Can You Hit 'Reset' on Your Social Security Check?Quiz Whether you're looking for a total "do-over" or just a temporary "pause," this quick quiz reveals exactly what is — and isn't — possible.
By Donna LeValley
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Quiz: Do You Understand the Social Security Earnings Test?Quiz Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of the Social Security earnings test and avoid being surprised by a smaller check than you expect.
By Donna LeValley
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Are You Making These Five Costly Social Security Mistakes?The most common Social Security mistakes, like claiming too early, ignoring spousal or survivor benefits, or misunderstanding key rules, can cost you $100,000 or more in lifetime benefits.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Social Security Garnishment Rules: What Retirees Need to KnowDo you know who can garnish your monthly Social Security benefit? Or take the funds from your bank account? Learn how to protect your benefits from creditors.
By Donna LeValley
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Claiming Social Security: 7 Tools and Rules for DIY InvestorsDeciding when to claim Social Security is tricky — and the wrong decision can be costly. DIY investors shouldn't leap in without these tools and rules.
By Vincent Birardi, CFP®, AIF®, MBA
