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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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HHS Funding Secured As Major Government Shutdown Avoided
With passage of the fiscal 2024 appropriations package, Medicare and Social Security are among the key agencies to receive funding through September 30.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated
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What's Going on with Social Security — and How Concerned Should You Be?
A comprehensive look at what's going on with Social Security.
By David Cay Johnston Last updated
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Calculating Taxes on Social Security Benefits
Social Security The federal government can tax up to 85% of your Social Security benefits, so it's good to know how those taxes are calculated.
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Five Strategies for Deciding When to File For Social Security
When to file for social security? Applying at age 70 maximizes your monthly payout, but claiming early could provide advantages that can’t be quantified on a spreadsheet.
By Sandra Block Published
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Before You Claim Social Security, What’s Your Income Plan?
If you’ll have multiple income streams in retirement, you’ll need to coordinate everything so you don’t end up paying taxes on your Social Security benefits.
By Nick Stahl Published
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Social Security Chief Testifies in Senate About Plans to Stop ‘Clawback Cruelty’
Social Security plans to default to withholding 10% (not all) of the recipient's monthly benefits to recoup debt, SSA head says.
By David Hilzenrath | KFF Health News Published
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When Should You Start Social Security Benefits? It Depends
The answers to these five questions can help you determine when it’s a good time to file for Social Security. The timing is different for everyone.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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Social Security Chief Vows to Fix ‘Cruel-Hearted’ Overpayment Clawbacks
Capping Social Security clawbacks at 10% for some beneficiaries is among the changes that O'Malley plans to propose.
By Fred Clasen-Kelly | KFF Health News Published
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Biden's Budget Rejects Any Cuts To Social Security and Medicare
The president's $7.3 trillion budget seeks to expand programs including some drug provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Keerthi Vedantam Published