3 types of people who should claim Social Security at 62
Claiming Social Security at 62 is popular strategy because it gives recipients the most checks. At the same time, it reduces the size by up to 30%.
Social Security Taxes to Change Under New Bill: Here's Who's Impacted
According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the estimated average monthly Social Security retirement benefit for January 2025 is $1,976. For many retirees, these Social Security payments are a primary source of income.
My mother did not receive Social Security after my father died. Could a new law change that?
Dear Help Me Retire, My dad always paid into Social Security but later in life after getting laid off, he started bus driving for the school system and then got hired as a parapro
I claimed Social Security at age 62 and am filled with regret – can I change my mind?
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Every Possible Claiming Age
One of the biggest Social Security decisions you'll have to make is when to sign up for benefits. Many choose to apply as soon as they're eligible, so they can get the most checks. But this isn't always the wisest move.
Divorced? How to Claim Social Security Benefits on Your Ex’s Record
Typically, people become eligible for Social Security by working and paying into the program. But that’s not the only path to collecting Social Security in retirement. Even if you never worked, you may be entitled to spousal benefits from Social Security.
Social Security March direct payment worth $967 goes out in 18 days
March Supplemental Security Income checks, worth up to $967 for individual filers, will be sent to eligible recipients. On ...
It's Official: 3.2 Million Americans Will Receive Bigger Social Security Checks -- but There's a Catch
The Social Security Fairness Act repealed the WEP and GPO, and are effective for all benefits after December 2023, so not ...
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How families, and not just retirees, depend on Social Security
Social Security is helping more than just older adults as more children start to live with their grandparents.
Has Congress stolen trillions from Social Security? The answer is clear as day
The answer is clear as day that Congress didn't steal from Social Security's trust funds. If you want to know what's really ...
A Big Social Security Change Proposed by President Donald Trump May Be Bad News for Retirees
Importantly, Trump is not the only politician to float that idea, nor is support limited to one political party. For instance ...
Social Security funding crisis looms as baby boomers retire
Social Security gets the bulk of its funding from payroll taxes. And while that revenue stream is set to continue, in the ...
Social Security Update: Up to $5,108 to Be Paid This Week
For retirees who claim benefits at Full Retirement Age—currently set at 67—the maximum monthly payment is $4,018. If you choose to start benefits at the earliest eligible age of 62, the maximum amount ...
Will Elon Musk access your Social Security number? Here's what he says
White it's not know what access DOGE has and to what extent, Donald Trump asserted that DOGE will not touch Social Security. ...
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Social Security Check Missing? Here's What to Do
If your Social Security benefit doesn't arrive on time, don't fret. Here's what to know and what you can do about it.
Your Social Security Number May Already Be Exposed. And It Has Nothing to Do With DOGE
Elon Musk's DOGE was previously granted access to the US Treasury Department's payment systems, drawing the ire of many ...
Maryland lawmakers rally outside Social Security Administration HQ in response to DOGE interference
A group of Maryland lawmakers is expected to rally outside of the Social Security Administration (SSA) headquarters in County ...