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

In 2025, the maximum Social Security benefit is $2,831 for someone retiring at 62, but it rises to $5,108 for those retiring ...

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

But you're allowed to claim Social Security as early as age 62. Now the earlier you file for Social Security, the more of a reduction in benefits you'll face, so that a claim at age 62 will have ...

If you're eligible for Social ... early and regret the reduction that resulted. There are, however, a couple of related rules you'll need to be aware of. First, to undo your Social Security filing ...

An early Social Security filing could mess up your retirement finances long term. If you regret your decision, it may not be too late to undo it. There are rules you have to follow if you're going ...

Social Security recipients get a choice as to when they can sign up. The earliest age to file for benefits is 62. But you're not eligible for your complete monthly benefit based on your personal ...

Spousal benefits could pay you up to 50% of what your spouse gets from Social Security. Filing early could leave you with a very small monthly payday until you're eligible for survivor benefits.

While payments are typically sent to those on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) on the first of the month, June will be ...

But for each month you claim Social Security ahead of FRA, your monthly benefit will be reduced. So if your FRA is 67 and you file as early as possible, you'll be looking at a monthly Social ...

This option could come in handy if you've claimed your benefits too early and regret the reduction that resulted. There are, however, a couple of related rules you'll need to be aware of. First, to ...