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How the Social Security Earnings Test May Affect Your Retirement
social security If you start taking Social Security benefits before your full retirement age and decide to continue working, you need to understand how the earnings test works.
By Austin Powell, CFP® • Published
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What's Your Strategy for Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits?
social security Deciding when to start taking your Social Security benefits can have significant financial consequences. Here are some of the factors you should think through.
By Catherine Siskos • Published
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How to Estimate Your Social Security Benefits
social security There are a few tools you can use to calculate your Social Security benefits, including signing up for a my Social Security account.
By Jackie Stewart • Last updated
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12 Questions Retirees Often Get Wrong About Taxes in Retirement
retirement You worked hard to build your retirement nest egg. But do you know how to minimize taxes on your savings?
By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance • Published
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How to Apply for a Social Security Card Replacement
Basics Applying for a Social Security replacement card, especially online, can be fairly straightforward. You just need the right documentation on hand.
By Jackie Stewart • Published
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Social Security Recipients Are Finally Getting Their Third Stimulus Check
Coronavirus and Your Money The IRS is finally sending third stimulus check payments for Social Security and other federal beneficiaries who didn't file a 2019 or 2020 tax return.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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Social Security Recipients to Get Delayed Third Stimulus Checks After SSA Sends Data to IRS
Coronavirus and Your Money The failure to send information sooner delayed stimulus payments for nearly 30 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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To Maximize Your Social Security Benefits, First Do Your Homework
social security When to claim Social Security is a big question, but it is not the only one you will need to answer to get the most out of your benefits.
By Rick Barnett, Certified Estate Planning Professional • Published
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Will Your Stimulus Check Increase Your Tax on Social Security Benefits?
Coronavirus and Your Money The answer to this question comes down to whether your stimulus check increases your "provisional income."
By Rocky Mengle • Published