Agency officials discussed the rise in Social Security claims in an internal meeting, which wound up on YouTube.

More Americans are tapping benefits earlier than ever — but what’s driving this trend, and is it the right move?

Workers eligible for Social Security can begin receiving benefits at age 62, known as the early eligibility age, but their ...

There’s a reason seniors are told to think carefully before signing up for their Social Security benefits. The age at which ...

But there's a reason Social Security recipients are often advised not to sign up for benefits at 62. You're not entitled to ...

The age to receive full Social Security benefits is gradually increasing, affecting millions of future retirees. This year, ...

The Social Security Administration bases your benefit on your work history, but it also takes your claiming age into account. You must claim at your full retirement age (FRA) if you want the full ...

Retirees are paying the agency $100 for certified earnings records because "they're afraid of our systems going down." ...

Most people, however, claim earlier, according to the SSA data. Nearly 30% of new Social Security beneficiaries claim benefits at age 62. Around 32% claim benefits after age 62 but before the FRA.

Social Security claims rose due to fearmongering, budget cuts and administrative turmoil. Early claims lead to lower payments. Trump's immigration policies could worsen funding gap.

As uncertainty clouds the future of Social Security, a growing number of Americans are rushing to claim their retirement ...