Social Security
News, insights and expert analysis on social security from the team at Kiplinger.
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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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4 Things to Know Before Applying for Social Security in 2026Planning your retirement? Avoid permanent reductions to your payout by understanding these four crucial rules before you apply for Social Security.
By Donna LeValley
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What to Do if Your Social Security Credits Fall ShortFailing to reach Social Security's 40-credit requirement doesn't mean your tax contributions are lost. Here are some options to help you secure benefits.
By Martha Shedden, CRPC®, RSSA®
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Social Security Payment Schedule for 2026Find 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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The COLA Challenge: Do You Know How Your Social Security Raise Is Calculated?Quiz Your Social Security raise isn't random. Take the quiz to discover your COLA IQ.
By Donna LeValley
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Are You Really on Your Best Investing Behavior? Take Our QuizQuiz You're only human. And your biggest error as an investor might be simply failing to recognize a basic evolutionary fact. Our quiz can help you do that.
By David Dittman
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How Annuities Can Fill the Social Security Spousal GapSpouses who collect substantial Social Security benefits may see a significant drop in income when one dies. These annuities can help make up for the loss.
By Ken Nuss
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A Social Security Guide for Gen Z and MillennialsSocial Security may still be part of the retirement picture for younger workers, but it shouldn't be the cornerstone of your strategy. How to adapt.
By Vincent Birardi, CFP®, AIF®, MBA
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Are You Ready to Spend in Retirement? 5 QuestionsShifting from saving to spending in retirement requires a new way of thinking. Answer these five questions to find out if you're ready for this next chapter.
By Vincent Sgro
