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Ages 62, 67, and 70 are three of the most important milestones in Social Security. Age 62 is the earliest you can claim ...

The Social Security Administration typically follows a schedule for when it mails out its checks. Here's when to expect your ...

If you're nearing retirement or already there, you may wonder: Can you maximize your senior benefits by waiting to claim Social Security? The answer is yes. For many, the decision of when to claim can ...

A blunt claim is shaking a long-settled story about Social Security: that it is ...

Spouses with no work history can still claim Social Security benefits in certain situations. The spousal benefit can be as much as 50% of the retired worker's primary insurance amount. Spouses cannot ...

About one-third of adults under age 30 aren't confident Social Security will exist when they get to retirement. Social Security may be a program for a majority of American workers, but younger ...

As the new year approaches, Americans preparing their finances should be aware of several Social Security changes for 2026. More than 70 million people across the U.S. receive money from the Social ...

During the federal government shutdown, Social Security benefit payments will still go out on time, according to the agency. But certain services may not be available as the Social Security ...

When medical costs are rising rapidly, Medicare consumes a larger portion of Social Security benefits each year. Recipients of Social Security will experience that in a big way in 2026. Social ...