Dear Rusty: I just turned 65 years old in February 2025. I need to sign up for Social Security but don’t even know where to start. Signed: Seeking Assistance Dear Seeking: It is fairly easy to ...

If you'd rather not apply for Social Security benefits online, you can call 1- 800-772-1213 to schedule an appointment. Tell the agent that you want to schedule an appointment to apply for benefits.

You can technically claim Social Security at any point after you turn 62. Every month you delay, your checks grow by anywhere from 5/12 of 1% per month to 5/9 of 1% per month until you reach your ...

Your current spouse, if they are age 62 or older. Your spouse under age 62, if they’re caring for your child who qualifies for benefits and is either under age 16 or has a qualifying disability ...

5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: Don’t Apply for Social Security on This Day of the Week ...

Instead, Social Security beneficiaries would see a cut of between 19% to 23% to their benefits, the report said. The current average Social Security benefit for a retiree stands at $1,976, which ...

Social Security spousal benefits provide valuable retirement income to millions of married couples. There are certain rules that apply involving age, your spouse’s filing status, and more. A ...

It's not set in stone yet, but if I succeed in waiting until 70 to claim Social Security, I'd join the rare group of less than 10% of Americans who wait until 70 or older to apply. I wouldn't ...

Check Out: I’m Retired and Regret Claiming Social Security at 70 — Here’s Why Read More: 4 Low-Risk Ways To Build Your Savings in 2025 Here’s what experts say about the worst day to apply ...