The earliest you can claim Social Security is age 62, but your monthly benefit is reduced based on how far you are from your FRA. If you're within 36 months, benefits are reduced by 5/9 of 1% monthly.

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"This is a mind-blowing chart," Musk said, referencing the data that showed a significant rise in the number of Social Security numbers issued to noncitizens from FY 2021 through FY 2025.

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Unsettling comparison. ... The Board of Trustees of the Social Security Administration has stated that the fund used to pay benefits will only have enough to pay 80% of benefits by 2035.

Callers to SSA's toll-free number are played a message about the Social Security Fairness Act, with an aim of avoiding long and frustrating wait times for people seeking information about the new law.

For comparison, the average Social Security benefit in January 2025 was $1,976 per month, far below the maximum, highlighting that few retirees qualify for $5,108.

This is the most important chart you'll see because your FRA plays a key role in determining your monthly Social Security benefit. It's all about when you claim relative to your FRA.

The earnings limit is $22,320 for 2024 if you don't reach your FRA this year. Social Security will reduce your monthly benefits by $1 for every $2 you earn over the limit. If you reach your FRA ...