Social Security
News, insights and expert analysis on social security from the team at Kiplinger.
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What's My Social Security Full Retirement Age?
Social Security The year you were born determines when you become eligible for your Social Security full retirement age benefit (FRA). Use our calculator to determine your FRA.
By Jackie Stewart
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Married and Retiring? Here's How to Claim Thousands More in Social Security Benefits
Both spouses can receive Social Security based on their individual earnings records and at what age they claim benefits
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Social Security Check Late? No, It's Not the Government Shutdown, but It Could Be These Four Reasons
Social Security payments are a reliable source of income in retirement. To keep them flowing, ensure you don’t make these four mistakes.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Want to Move to Portugal? What to Consider Financially
Knowing what to expect when it comes to your taxes, investments, real estate, Social Security benefits and other money-related issues is critical.
By Alex Ingrim, Chartered MCSI
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The Medicare Surcharge: Test Your IRMAA Knowledge
Quiz Test your basic knowledge of the income-related monthly adjustment amount in our quick quiz.
By Donna LeValley
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Will Your Social Security Checks Stop During the Government Shutdown?
Will your Social Security check be derailed or delayed by a government shutdown? What services might be paused? We've got answers.
By Donna LeValley
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Quiz: The COLA Challenge: Test Your Knowledge of Social Security
Quiz Test your basic knowledge of the Social Security COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment) in our quick quiz.
By Donna LeValley
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Your Golden Years Just Got a Tax Break, But There's a Catch
Don't fall for the 'tax-free Social Security' headlines. The OBBB offers a temporary tax deduction for certain retirees, which is different from eliminating taxes on benefits entirely — and it doesn't solve Social Security's long-term funding issues.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP
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Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Fed?
Quiz Test your basic knowledge of the Federal Reserve and how its actions impact your money in our quick quiz.
By Kiplinger Staff
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