Social Security
News, insights and expert analysis on social security from the team at Kiplinger.
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Oval Office Legacies: The Social Security History QuizQuiz Test your knowledge of the historical development of Social Security under various U.S. presidents from Roosevelt to Trump.
By Donna LeValley
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Presidents and Social Security: How Presidents Have Impacted America's First Social Insurance PolicySince 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.
By Donna LeValley
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When to Apply for Social Security Payments? Your Age MattersDo you know when to apply for Social Security benefits? What's the best age to start receiving monthly payments? Part of the answer lies in your birth year.
By Donna LeValley
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These Claiming Strategies Could Add Thousands to Your Social Security Checkssocial security Deciding when to start taking your Social Security benefits can have significant financial consequences. Here are some of the factors you should think through.
By Catherine Siskos
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The '8-Year Rule of Social Security' — A Retirement RuleThe '8-Year Rule of Social Security' holds that it's best to be like Ike — Eisenhower, that is. The five-star general knew a thing or two about good timing.
By Jacob Schroeder
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The $300,000 Social Security Decision You Could Get WrongDeciding when to claim Social Security is a complex, high-stakes decision that shouldn't be based on fear or simple break-even math.
By Brian Teets, IAR, MBA
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Filed for Social Security Too Soon? 2 Ways to Get a Do-OverIf you've claimed Social Security too soon, two SSA rules allow a do-over. But be warned: Using them clumsily can lead to surprise repayments or lost benefits.
By Martha Shedden, CRPC®, RSSA®
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Ask the Tax Editor: Taxation of Social Security BenefitsAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the taxation of Social Security benefits
By Joy Taylor
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11 Riskiest Places to Give Your Social Security NumberIdentity 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.
By Cameron Huddleston
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