Social-security
News, insights and expert analysis on social security from the team at Kiplinger.
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How to Calculate Taxes on Social Security Benefits in 2025
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.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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10 Ways to Generate Retirement Income
Each of these retirement income strategies has benefits and drawbacks. Here's what to consider to help you decide which ones might work for you.
By Mike Decker, NSSA® Last updated
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How to Save Social Security — Pay More Taxes? Cut Benefits?
These proposals to save Social Security may require big changes, but Americans want politicians to act. Are you willing to pay more taxes?
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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Here's How Retirement Changes Your Taxes
How you approach taxes in your golden years and in the years before retirement can dramatically impact how much you pay.
By Joel V. Russo, LUTCF Published
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How to Apply for Social Security Retirement Benefits
There are two ways to apply for Social Security retirement benefits.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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You Can Now Collect a Public Pension and Full Social Security Benefits
retirement If you receive a public pension from the government, you can now collect full Social Security benefits as well as your pension, due to the Social Security Fairness Act.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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What a Federal Grants Pause Could Have Meant for Social Security and Medicare
The White House rescinded a pause on all Federal grants and loans after an outcry, but the short-lived action shined a light on what could come in the future.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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Social Security Fairness Act Retroactive Payments and Increases Are Delayed
Public sector retirees, spouses' or surviving spouses' benefits will be delayed until further notice. The SSA must manually adjust benefits for over 3 million beneficiaries.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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States That Tax Social Security Benefits in 2025
Retirement Taxes Not all retirees who live in states that tax Social Security benefits have to pay state income taxes. Will your benefits be taxed?
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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