You've thought about claiming Social Security at 62, but you've heard about the early claiming penalty that can shrink your ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump keeps saying that Republicans’ mega tax and spending cut legislation will eliminate ...

There's a magic number that can help you maximize your Social Security income when you're ready to retire, but it's not the ...

Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits are on a normal schedule for July. SSA could ...

If you think you are eligible for Social Security benefits, you have every right to file a claim for those benefits. This is a message I’ve delivered before in this ...

Filing for Social Security early is a complex decision that depends heavily on your individual and family circumstances, ...

There are four types of Social Security benefits you can apply for. Learn what documents you’ll need and how to apply for each kind in person or online.

Social Security retirement claims tend to follow a seasonal pattern each year, and they increase over time with the aging of the population, says Jack Smalligan, senior policy fellow at the Urban ...

Claims for Social Security benefits have skyrocketed since the beginning of 2025, data from the Social Security Administration (SSA) reveals. In fiscal year 2024, the SSA processed 3.4 million ...

The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency’s shakeup of Social Security has triggered a major surge in claims, as older Americans rush to secure their benefits amid uncertainty.

The Social Security Administration is on track to see over 4 million online retirement claims in 2025 — an increase of over 525,000, or 15%, from fiscal 2024. Claims for Social Security were up ...