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What You Need to Know about Social Security in a Pandemic and Recession
social security Social Security benefits play an important role in retirement security, and they are being impacted by current events in several ways.
By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative • Last updated
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7 Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover
Healthy Living on a Budget Medicare Part A and Part B leave some pretty significant gaps in your health-care coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
By the Editors of Kiplinger's Retirement Report • Published
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11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
Medicare If you don't make the right choices, you could end up with high Medicare premiums and big out-of-pocket costs.
By the Editors of Kiplinger's Retirement Report • Published
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How to Pick the Right Medicare Plans for You
Healthy Living on a Budget As you're signing up for Medicare, you must learn the basics of Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and even doughnut holes. We'll help you sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare -- and much more.
By Catherine Siskos • Published
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Why Wait Until 70 to Take Social Security Benefits?
social security In a rush to file for Social Security benefits? Many people are, but slow down and do the math first — or you might regret it. Waiting until age 70 (if you can) comes with big built-in benefits.
By Scott Tucker, Investment Adviser Representative • Published
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Social Security Recipients, Veterans Must Act Now to Get Extra $500 Stimulus Check
Coronavirus and Your Money The deadline for seniors and veterans to request an additional $500 stimulus check for a dependent child is almost here. Here's how you can claim your payment.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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Uncle Sam’s Bite of Social Security
Financial Planning Retirement surprise: As much as 85% of Social Security benefits are subject to tax when provisional income exceeds $34,000 on a single return or $44,000 on a joint return.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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A Kiplinger-Alliance for Lifetime Income Poll: Americans & Retirement Security
Financial Planning The majority of respondents in our poll would welcome more guaranteed income.
By The Kiplinger Washington Editors • Published
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How Workers Face Double Taxation Under Trump's Payroll Tax Break
Tax Breaks There's a catch if your Social Security payroll taxes are deferred under President Trump's recent executive order, which kicks in on September 1.
By Rocky Mengle • Published