Social Security
News, insights and expert analysis on social security from the team at Kiplinger.
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Delay Social Security Benefits — Even by a Month — to Boost Your Check
social security You don't need to wait an entire year beyond your full retirement age to earn delayed retirement credits.
By Donna LeValley
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How Your Social Security Check Changes at Ages 62, 65, 66, 67 and 70
The longer you wait, the bigger your Social Security check. We break it down by the most common ages at which people claim their benefits.
By Donna LeValley
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Is Trump's Tax Plan Speeding Up the Looming Social Security Funding Crisis?
Social Security Social Security's combined retirement funds are running out of cash, and its insolvency date is expected to occur in less than a decade.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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DOGE Compromised Social Security Data, Says Whistleblower
The whistleblower accused the DOGE officials of copying over 300 million Social Security numbers.
By Christy Bieber
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Will You Get a ‘Surprise’ Tax Bill on Your Social Security Benefits in Retirement?
Retirement Taxes Social Security benefit payments might land you in hot water when filing 2025 taxes — here are three reasons why.
By Kate Schubel
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Need to Call Social Security? Be Ready to Hold
Staff cuts and redeployments may translate into long wait times. Can tech help?
By Elaine Silvestrini
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Gen X? Challenges Lie Ahead as Retirement Nears
Tapping home equity and working longer are key strategies that can help overcome a savings shortfall.
By Diane Harris
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Should You Claim Social Security Early or Late? A Financial Adviser Weighs In
There isn't a wrong age to start claiming Social Security, but there are factors that everyone should consider to avoid leaving money on the table.
By Matthew Eilers
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Social Security 2025: The Outdated Tax Rules Costing Retirees Money
Retirement Taxes Could the Social Security 90th anniversary be a good time to revisit old tax thresholds?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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