Social Security
News, insights and expert analysis on social security from the team at Kiplinger.
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Five Social Security Myths That Can Cost You Thousands
Before you collect Social Security benefits, make sure you don't believe any of these falsehoods.
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I missed the 2-Year IRMAA Rule. Now, my Medicare costs are skyrocketing. What are my options?
A spike in income could result in costly IRMAA charges on your Medicare premiums. We ask financial planning experts for advice.
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What the OBBB Means for Social Security Taxes and Your Retirement: A Wealth Adviser's Guide
For Americans in lower- and middle-income tax brackets, the enhanced deduction for older people reduces taxable income, shielding most of their Social Security benefits from being taxed.
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I'm a Financial Adviser: This Is How You Could Be Leaving Six Figures in Social Security on the Table
Claiming Social Security is about more than filing paperwork and expecting a check. When you do it and how you do it have huge financial implications that last the rest of your life.
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Does Donald Trump Claim Social Security Benefits?
Social Security is a hot topic. I thought it would be interesting to see if President Trump and previous presidents collect Social Security benefits.
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Presidents and Social Security: How Presidents Have Impacted America's First Social Insurance Policy
Since its inception in 1935, Social Security has expanded its mission and reach. Here is how each president from Roosevelt to Trump has impacted Social Security.
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Are You Making These Four Costly Social Security Mistakes?
Many people don't know their full retirement age, aren’t sure at what age they are or were eligible for full retirement benefits, or take benefits too early.
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Higher Social Security Payments? The CPI-E Could Make it Happen
Some lawmakers have called for it to be used to determine COLA for Social Security payments, but would it make much of a difference?
