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

Americans are filing for Social Security benefits at record rates in 2025, with a 17% jump to 1.8 million applications in the ...

It's important to choose the right filing age, since it will have an impact on the amount of money Social Security pays you ...

Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. Roughly 10,000 to 15,000 people become eligible each day to file for Social Security retirement benefits, and ...

Chances are, Social Security will wind up playing a huge role in your retirement finances. Such is the case for many seniors, which is why recipients are advised to act strategically and file at ...

Social Security is in trouble and your benefits could be at risk. Once you understand the whole picture, it may change your plans for how and when you file for your benefits. Good news – a new ...

If you have a rather straightforward Social Security claim, it's recommend that you file online at www.socialsecurity.gov.(Ljupco / Getty Images) There probably is nothing I’m asked more often ...

Even though it seems esoteric, the "deemed filing" rule might have a big impact on the size of your Social Security benefits. A number of rules that govern Social Security retirement benefits ...

Waiting until age 70 to file for Social Security retirement benefits can be an effective way to reduce the risk that you’ll run out of money in your later years. But in some instances ...

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 ...