If you want to get the most out of the program, there are a few steps you need to take before you sign up so you can optimize ...

House Republicans aim to cut federal spending by $2 trillion, hitting Medicaid and other programs. How the cuts could impact ...

I used to think that claiming Social Security at 62 was a pretty terrible idea, especially given Americans' general lack of ...

The financial decisions you make now in your early to late 60s will stick with you for the next 30+ years. Let’s look at a ...

The average Social Security retired-worker benefit is just pennies away from hitting a psychological milestone.

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

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

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

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

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

With concerns about funding shortfalls and DOGE disruption, more Americans than usual are filing to collect Social Security benefits, and at younger ages.

thousands of Americans seem to be claiming Social Security benefits early. Pending Social Security claims totaled 580,887 in March 2025, up from 500,527 in March 2024. An administrator shared the ...