Social Security
News, insights and expert analysis on social security from the team at Kiplinger.
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Debunking 6 Social Security Retirement Myths
Advertiser Content Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
Sponsored Get the facts on how the Social Security program works for retirees.
By Ameriprise Financial
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Is Your Retirement Based on Social Security Fact or Fiction?
One in two Americans don't know much about Social Security — and some are basing their retirement on mistaken beliefs. It's time to separate fact from fiction.
By Kelly LaVigne, J.D.
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5 Key Points to Consider Before You Claim Social Security
The big decision every retiree has to make is when to start taking Social Security benefits. Here are five things to think about as you weigh your options.
By Brett Gottlieb, Investment Adviser Representative
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Social Security Benefits and Your Taxes: 6 Things to Know for 2026
Social 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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IRS Phasing Out Paper Checks: Here's What to Know in 2026
Tax 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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Six Changes to Social Security in 2026
Big 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
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Eight Strategies for Deciding When to File For Social Security
Applying at age 70 maximizes your monthly payout, but claiming early could provide advantages that can’t be quantified on a spreadsheet.
By Sandra Block
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When Will Social Security and Medicare Run Out of Money?
Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help pay benefits, are projected to run dry. What will happen then?
By Elaine Silvestrini
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States That Tax Social Security Benefits in 2026
Retirement Tax Not all retirees who live in states that tax Social Security benefits have to pay state income taxes. Will your benefits be taxed?
By Kate Schubel
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