As of May, individual retirement claims are up 13% in the current fiscal year compared to the same period last year, an increase of nearly 320,000 claims, according to the latest Social Security data.

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However, retirement benefits are far from the only kind of benefits that the Social Security Administration offers. In fact, Social Security […] 5 Things to Know About Social Security Spousal ...

The second round of June’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will be distributed in two days. Here is all ...

More older Americans are claiming their Social Security benefits earlier, a potentially alarming trend that could significantly reduce the income many rely on in their golden years.

Americans can start collecting Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62, but that doesn’t mean they should. Claiming before full retirement age permanently reduces monthly ...

Part of the recent uptick is due to more retirees claiming Social Security benefits earlier, a choice that permanently reduces their monthly checks if done before full retirement age.. Jack Smalligan, ...

The latest Trustees Report estimates the Social Security trust fund for retirement benefits will drop to $0 by 2033. At that point, the incoming funds will only support about 79% of benefits due.

Trump proposed doing away with taxes on Social Security benefits. Not only are taxes on Social Security income complicated, they can significantly reduce the value of each retiree's monthly checks.

Many seniors are hoping for a generous Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. Initial data says that retirees are in for a disappointment. It's best to have retirement income ...