Overall, 52% of Americans say they worry a “great deal” about the Social Security system, up from 43% in 2024, according to ...

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

On a basic level, the monthly Social Security benefit you're entitled to in retirement is based on your earnings history -- ...

A record number of retired workers have filed for Social Security benefits during the first five months of the year.

So today, I’m going to write yet another column about that topic — and the related issue of how to file for Social Security benefits. But first, let me clarify the “when to file” part.

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

Social Security retirement benefits aren't automatic. You can apply up to four months before you want them to start. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

For more, see how to apply for Social Security benefits for eligible children and how to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance. Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web ...

A couple weeks ago, a one-time check for $90 from the Social Security Administration showed up in my checking account. I wasn’t totally sure what that was all about, but I had a pretty good idea.

The Social Security Administration is making it easier for seniors and others to repay benefits that they received but weren’t entitled to. Beneficiaries who were mistakenly overpaid by the SSA ...

How much tax you pay on your Social Security benefits, if any, depends on your income from all taxable sources. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Frank Bisignano also said at the time he was not looking for a job, in an audiotape obtained by ABC News.