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Social Security Tax Limit for 2025: What the Higher Cap Means for Your Paycheck
Social Security Wealthier taxpayers will have more Social Security tax taken from their paychecks this year.
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Social Security Administration Reverses Plan on Paper Checks: What Beneficiaries Should Know
The Social Security Administration has backed off from plans to eliminate paper checks. However, it will only send checks in the mail as a matter of last resort.
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Social Security Garnishment: Understand the Rules and Safeguard Your Benefits
Do 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.
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How Divorced Retirees Can Maximize Their Social Security Benefits: A Case Study
Susan discovered several years after she filed for Social Security that she is eligible to receive benefits based on her ex-spouse's earnings record. This case study explains how her new benefits are calculated and what her steps are to claim some of the money she missed.
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Denmark Raised the Social Security Age to 70. Should the US Do the Same?
Social Security is facing a shortfall. One idea is to raise the retirement age, as Denmark did recently, but would it work in America?
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How to Apply for Social Security Online or In Person at Any Age
There are two ways to apply for Social Security retirement benefits. When you apply for benefits has no impact on how you file to claim your benefits.
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When to Apply for Social Security Payments? Your Age Matters
Do you know when to apply for Social Security benefits? What's the best age to start receiving monthly payments? Part of the answer lies in your birth year.
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12 Things You Must Know About Claiming and Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits
Social Security Claiming Social Security benefits at the right time means more money for you. Here’s a guide to everything from knowing your retirement age to spousal benefits.
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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.
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