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Some 67 million Americans receive Social Security benefits. Stay up to date on latest cost-of-living projections, the funding crisis, payment schedules and more.

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When Social Security Recipients Will Get Their Checks in November
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This Is the Maximum Benefit You Can Get from Social Security
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What Italy and Germany Show Us About the Future of Social Security
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Same-Sex Marriage Rights Can Boost Social Security Benefits By Up to $250,000
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Why Social Security's Advice Is Often Wrong
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How to Profit From a Spouse's Social Security Benefits—Even After Divorce
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How the Social Security Earnings Test Could Wipe Out Your Income
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The Pitfalls of Claiming Social Security in a Common-Law Marriage
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How to Max Out Social Security Benefits for Your Family
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Why Social Security Benefit Rules Are Making Inequality Worse
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The 3 Secrets to Maxing out Social Security Spousal Benefits
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How to Max Out Your Social Security Checks
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The Rising Toll of Inequality on Social Security
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Why You Should Celebrate Social Security's 75th Anniversary
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The Best Way to Claim Social Security After Losing a Spouse
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How to Use Social Security’s 'File and Suspend' Option
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How Couples Can Boost Their Social Security Income
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How Younger Spouses Can Get the Most from Social Security
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How to Max Out Social Security Spousal Benefits
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The Right Way to Claim Social Security Lump-Sum Benefits
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How Social Security Calculates Your Benefits
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