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8 Must-Know Facts About Your Social Security Benefits
Making Your Money Last What you don't understand about Social Security could cost you. Here are key facts worth knowing.
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12 Things You Must Know About Claiming and Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits
Basics Claiming Social Security benefits at the right time means more money in your pocket. Here’s a guide to everything from knowing your full retirement age to taking Social Security spousal benefits.
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How Does Working Longer Affect Your Social Security Benefits?
social security You probably know you’ll get bigger payments if you stick with your job and wait to claim. But there’s more to it.
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When You Claim Social Security Can Have Huge Implications for Your Spouse
social security When you’re gone, your spouse’s income will take a major hit – one that can be worsened significantly if you make the wrong decision about when to claim.
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Calculating Taxes on Social Security Benefits
social security Uncle Sam can tax up to 85% of your Social Security benefits if you have other sources of income, such as earnings from work or withdrawals from tax-deferred retirement accounts.
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Why Your New Social Security Check May Be Less Than You Thought
social security Watch out, because these three supposed “rules” about Social Security benefits may not actually apply to you.
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It Still Pays to Wait to Claim Social Security
Financial Planning Despite dire headlines about the Social Security trust fund, you will be better off waiting to collect benefits.
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No Need to Panic: Social Security Is NOT Running Out
social security Yes, Social Security is undergoing some changes, including a possible reduction in benefits in the not-too-distant future – but the checks won’t stop coming. Here’s why the program is changing and what to expect.
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Social Security Earnings Tests: 5 Things You Must Know
social security If you’re still working and claim Social Security early, your benefits could be reduced, at least temporarily.
