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Claiming Strategies

Social Security Funding Jitters Put Fresh Focus on Claiming and Tax Moves

Service strains at the agency are adding stress to retirees.

Congress Weighs Repeal of Social Security Earnings Test as 2026 Limits Squeeze Workers

Claiming Social Security at 62 Can Mean Permanently Smaller Checks and a Six-Figure Lifetime Shortfall

Working After Retirement: What the 2026 Rules Mean for Your Social Security

Social Security Sends Feb. 18 Payments as 2026 COLA Kicks In

Social Security Claiming Guidance Intensifies as February Payments Begin

In Their 50s, Americans Confront Thin Savings, Higher Debt and Uncertain Plans to Work Longer

2026 Social Security Checks Rise With 2.8% COLA as January Payments Roll Out

2026 Social Security: 2.8% COLA Set as Senate Floats $200 Midyear Boost

Survey Finds Many Plan to Claim Social Security Early Despite Rewards for Waiting

When to Claim Social Security in 2025

Fewer Americans Claim Social Security at 62 as Delaying to 70 Gains Ground