Social Security
News, insights and expert analysis on social security from the team at Kiplinger.
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Eight Things Medicare Doesn't Cover
Medicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
By Donna LeValley
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Debunking 6 Social Security Retirement Myths
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What Trump Has Done With Social Security So Far
Since President Trump took office, he has proposed or initiated changes to how Social Security functions. Here's a roundup.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Quiz: The COLA Challenge: Test Your Knowledge of Social Security
Quiz Test your basic knowledge of the Social Security COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment) in our quick quiz.
By Donna LeValley
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Your Golden Years Just Got a Tax Break, But There's a Catch
Don't fall for the 'tax-free Social Security' headlines. The OBBB offers a temporary tax deduction for certain retirees, which is different from eliminating taxes on benefits entirely — and it doesn't solve Social Security's long-term funding issues.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP
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Social Security and Your Taxes: Five Things to Know for 2025
Social Security The Social Security COLA is just one aspect of your benefits that can impact your taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Fed?
Quiz Test your basic knowledge of the Federal Reserve and how its actions impact your money in our quick quiz.
By Kiplinger Staff
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Quiz: Social Security Basics
Quiz Test your basic knowledge of the Social Security program in our quick quiz.
By Donna LeValley
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New Bill Would End Taxes on Social Security Benefits in 2026: What Retirees Should Know
Tax Law Congress could look to high earners to help offset lost revenue and possibly shore up the Social Security program.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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