Social Security
News, insights and expert analysis on social security from the team at Kiplinger.
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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The Average Monthly Social Security Check: September 2026The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at September's numbers and why they matter.
By Donna LeValley
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Social Security Payment Schedule for 2027Find out when you can expect your 2027 Social Security payments and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday.
By Donna LeValley
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When Will Social Security and Medicare Run Out of Money?The Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help cover benefits, are projected to deplete their surpluses. What happens when this safety net faces a shortfall?
By Elaine Silvestrini
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The Social Security Glitch That Freezes Your Cash, Medicare, and IdentityAs many as 12,000 people a year are mistakenly declared dead by the SSA, stopping their Social Security and Medicare benefits cold. Here's what to do if it happens to you.
By Donna LeValley
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2032 Social Security Cuts: What Retirees Stand to Lose in Every StateReducing Social Security benefits doesn't just impact retirees — it hits state economies, creating a double-whammy effect of smaller checks and lower GDPs.
By Donna LeValley
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How Much Will Social Security's 2032 Shortfall Cost You?The SS trust fund will be insolvent in 2032 and will have to reduce benefits by 22%. Here is how much more you need to save to cover the shortfall, by age.
By Donna LeValley
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Voters Want Social Security Solvent: Even if It Means Higher TaxesTax Policy Shoring up Social Security to protect future benefits will likely involve major tax changes.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Social Security Payment Schedule: When Is Your November Check Arriving?The date your November Social Security benefit arrives depends on the day of the month you were born.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Are You Retirement Savvy?Quiz Test your basic knowledge of retirement in our quick quiz.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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