Overall, 52% of Americans say they worry a “great deal” about the Social Security system, up from 43% in 2024, according to ...

The longer someone works and the higher their income, the more they can receive from Social Security when they finally claim their benefits. While the FRA used to be 65 years old, Congress ...

At a recent internal meeting, a Social Security administrator projected some numbers on a screen to illustrate a remarkable trend: New benefit claims were up by more than 15% in March, compared ...

Her focus is reporting on consumer and social trends, spanning from retail ... has made a major update to its Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application, hoping that Americans will be able ...

ALSO READ: Chris Brown arrested at five-star Manchester hotel for smashing tequila bottle over music producer’s head The FRA marks the age at which individuals can claim full Social Security ...

“So there can’t be a bank run on Social Security, and problems can be worked out over time.” There are some superficial similarities between the two, and given demographic trends, Social ...

anyone who plans to claim spousal benefits should claim at age 67 at the latest in order to get the most out of Social Security. Even if you have to wait for your spouse to claim before switching ...

You must consider your finances and life expectancy when deciding the best age to claim Social Security. Applying for Social Security is an exciting milestone for many seniors. Yes, there's ...

After all, 70 is the age when you stop accruing delayed retirement credits, which increase your monthly check for each month you wait to claim Social Security. All things being equal, you'll end ...

The big question on everyone’s mind is, “Should I throw in the towel and claim my Social Security benefits now—even though it might leave me in a financial dilemma later?” Before you take ...

Applying for Social Security benefits is the easy part ... months of early claiming for month 37 and beyond When you claim at 62, you incur the maximum penalty of 25% if you have an FRA of ...

At a recent internal meeting, a Social Security administrator projected some numbers on a screen to illustrate a remarkable trend: New benefit claims were up by more than 15% in March, compared with ...