Getting the most out of Social Security is anything but simple. As you near retirement, the decisions you make could have a significant impact on the amount of money you receive, and some of these choices are irrevocable. You’ll need to move carefully to maximize your income stream. Start with our beginner's guide to maximizing your Social Security benefits, then work your way through our other Social Security features, guides and news stories.
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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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2026 Social Security COLA June Projection Rises After Inflation Ticks Up
This October, the SSA will determine the new cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) by comparing the CPI-W data from July, August, and September of 2025 to the same data from 2024.
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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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What Is the August Social Security Payment Schedule?
The date your August Social Security benefit arrives depends on the day of the month you were born.
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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?
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How to Maximize Your Social Security Now That the One Big Beautiful Bill Is Law
When applying for your Social Security benefits, consider the new enhanced deduction for people age 65 and older, as well as your health, family situation and other financial issues.
