Social Security claims are surging in 2025. Here’s what’s driving the increase—and why claiming early could hurt your ...

Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, ...

The Social Security Administration faces a funding crisis that will see the agency run out of money for full payments by the mid-2030s.

The number of people filing for Social Security typically increases each year amidst population growth and as more ...

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

The average monthly check for retired workers is on track to cross a psychologically important level that's not been ...

In May 2025, the average Social Security benefit for retired workers reached a milestone, exceeding $2,000 per month for the ...

But based on current trends, the trust fund will run out ... According to economist Laurence Kotlikoff, 94% of Americans file for Social Security benefits at the wrong time. At what cost?

If you receive Social Security, you might want to file your taxes even if you don't have to. Here's why. Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones ...

If that's the boat you're in, you have a prime opportunity to claim Social Security strategically. Here are a few options you can consider. 1. Have the lower earner file on time and the higher ...

More older Americans are claiming their Social Security benefits earlier, a potentially alarming trend that could ...

But based on current trends, the trust fund will run out ... According to economist Laurence Kotlikoff, 94% of Americans file for Social Security benefits at the wrong time. At what cost?