Eligible minors can collect Social Security benefits based on their parents' work records but it's subject to many rules.

From smart claiming strategies for couples to tips on maximizing your monthly check, we have advice that can help you.

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 ...

Although Mr. Trump has vowed not to touch Social Security, his administration is has cut the agency's staffing to 50,000 workers, down from its current level of about 57,000 workers.

Social Security July payment schedule is crucial for millions of Americans relying on monthly benefits. Payments will go out ...

Every month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides data on the exact number of retirement insurance applications it receives. In 2024, it collected 1,533,671 retired-worker benefit ...

Claims for Social Security benefits have skyrocketed since the beginning of 2025, data from the Social Security ...

The Social Security Administration says it has processed 2.5 million retroactive payments to people previously locked out of retirement benefits.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that digital Social Security cards will be available starting this summer. Americans can access their Social Security number (SSN) online by ...

If you can get $2,000 a month, or $24,000 per year, from Social Security by claiming benefits at full retirement age, you're all set. But in this example, filing for benefits early would be a poor ...

Verify that the letter you received is actually from the Social Security Administration before responding. If you're dually eligible for benefits, your spousal benefit could decrease without your ...

Social Security retirement claims tend to follow a seasonal pattern each year, and they increase over time with the aging of ...