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Your Social Security Checks Won’t Stop If the Government Shuts Down
How Social Security would be affected by a government shutdown, including what happens to checks and what services would be paused.
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When You Will Start Getting 2025 Social Security Payments
When the 2025 Social Security COLA of 2.5% will kick in for recipients.
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When Will I Receive My First 2025 Social Security Check?
Find out when you can expect your first 2025 Social Security payment and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday.
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What Could a Trump Presidency Mean For Social Security and Medicare?
Kiplinger looks at Donald Trump's stances on Social Security and Medicare, including what he did as president.
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Three Ways to Help Create Financial Stability for a Widow
Loss of a spouse often leads to financial insecurity in retirement. These strategies can help ensure financial stability for the surviving spouse.
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Claim It Early or Delay? When to Start Taking Social Security
Timing is everything when it comes to starting Social Security. Here are the top reasons why people choose to delay or take it early, according to one expert.
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How to Get the Maximum Social Security Check in 2025
The maximum Social Security check is $5,108 in 2025, up from $4,873 in 2024. Even if you don't qualify for the maximum monthly benefit, you can still increase your payments.
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4 Things You Need to Know Before Applying for Social Security in 2025
Don't unnecessarily delay or reduce your Social Security benefits because you don't know all the rules and requirements.
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Social Security and Your Taxes: Five Things to Know
Social Security The Social Security COLA is just one aspect of your benefits that can impact your taxes.
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