Social Security
News, insights and expert analysis on social security from the team at Kiplinger.
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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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Could This Little Known Data Shift Hurt Your 2026 Social Security COLA?
The BLS has changed how it measures the inflationary data that determines whether Social Security benefits will get a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). Will it hurt your benefits?
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I’m 62 and worried about Social Security’s future. Should I take it early?
A Social Security shortfall may be coming soon. We ask financial experts for guidance.
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Your Paycheck Stops in Retirement, But Your Life Doesn't: An Expert Guide to Planning for a Confident Future
Social Security will replace only about 40% of your salary, on average. A solid financial plan will help you plug the gap so you can rest easy in retirement.
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Social Security Fairness Act Payments Checklist: Nine Things to Know
This Social Security Fairness Act checklist explains what public sector retirees can expect from SSFA, including when their payments will arrive and how much more money they may receive.
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Eight Things No One Tells You About Retirement
Making Your Money Last As you advance toward retirement, it's a good idea to start sharpening the focus of your retirement vision.
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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?
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Nine Things You May Not Know About Social Security
Even if you’ve been collecting benefits for years, you may have more to learn.
