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Calculating Taxes on Social Security Benefits
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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Five Strategies for Deciding When to File For Social Security
When to file for social security? Applying at age 70 maximizes your monthly payout, but claiming early could provide advantages that can’t be quantified on a spreadsheet.
By Sandra Block Published
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Before You Claim Social Security, What’s Your Income Plan?
If you’ll have multiple income streams in retirement, you’ll need to coordinate everything so you don’t end up paying taxes on your Social Security benefits.
By Nick Stahl Published
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Social Security Chief Testifies in Senate About Plans to Stop ‘Clawback Cruelty’
Social Security plans to default to withholding 10% (not all) of the recipient's monthly benefits to recoup debt, SSA head says.
By David Hilzenrath | KFF Health News Published
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When Should You Start Social Security Benefits? It Depends
The answers to these five questions can help you determine when it’s a good time to file for Social Security. The timing is different for everyone.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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Social Security Chief Vows to Fix ‘Cruel-Hearted’ Overpayment Clawbacks
Capping Social Security clawbacks at 10% for some beneficiaries is among the changes that O'Malley plans to propose.
By Fred Clasen-Kelly | KFF Health News Published
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Biden's Budget Rejects Any Cuts To Social Security and Medicare
The president's $7.3 trillion budget seeks to expand programs including some drug provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Keerthi Vedantam Published
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14 Social Security Tasks You Can Do Online
retirement Why visit a government office to get your Social Security business done? You can do much of that online.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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Biden Spotlights Drug Prices, Medicare, Social Security in State of the Union
Biden calls for expanding Medicare drug price negotiations to include up to 500 drugs over next decade.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated