While the SSA hasn’t publicly confirmed how many beneficiaries are affected, records obtained via a Freedom of Information ...

Of course, one way an early claim could shrink your checks is if you claim benefits before age 70. Doing so reduces your ...

Social Security isn’t one-size-fits-all. Learn how timing and personal circumstances affect payouts and what steps can lead ...

One final limitation is that you cannot claim a spousal benefit until your partner has applied for checks. There is an ...

This Social Security strategy could boost your lifetime benefits by $300K—learn how delaying and a smart bridge plan can ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 comes with big penalties that could cost you a lot of money over your lifetime.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released the payment schedule for October 2025, outlining when millions of ...

Spousal Social Security benefits are also available to ex-spouses, provided you were married for at least 10 years before you ...

When it comes to claiming Social Security, there are a lot of different opinions out there. Suze Orman, a noted financial ...

If paying back your benefits isn't an option, you could also suspend Social Security. Once you reach your full retirement age ...

Millions of Americans born after the 20th of their birth month will receive their Social Security benefits on Wednesday, ...

While you can begin taking Social Security as early as age 62, you’ll receive your entire benefit if you delay until your full retirement age. Plus, Social Security will pay you a bonus if you wait ...