Social Security has been in the news lately -- and for good reason. It affects virtually every American, yet many of us ...

Hold times at Social Security's 1-800 number averaged 60 minutes last year, during the Biden admin. Under Trump, they top 90 mins.

So, for example, if you turn 62 on June 3, 2025, you'd be eligible for your first benefit in July 2025. But the Social ...

Since President Donald Trump took office for his second term 100 days ago (as of April 29), a flurry of Social Security ...

People who don't 'need' their Social Security may consider using their benefits to manage estate taxes and long-term care ...

If you're strategic about your retirement account withdrawals, you can potentially minimize the taxes you'll pay on your ...

For example, if you received $1,000 in extra Social Security ... The easiest way to make these changes is to set up a my Social Security account, where you can view and update all your Social Security ...

You can start collecting Social Security benefits as early as age 62, but if you do so, you'll receive smaller benefits — though likely many more of them. Delay starting your claim up to age 70 ...

You can start collecting Social Security benefits as early as age 62, but if you do so, you'll receive smaller benefits — though likely many more of them. Delay starting your claim up to age 70, and ...

Though both of these unilateral approaches would strengthen Social Security, they also have deficiencies. For example, the GOP approach to reduce long-term outlays would take decades to recognize ...

For example, if you received $1,000 in extra ... The easiest way to make these changes is to set up a my Social Security account, where you can view and update all your Social Security information.

The Department of Government Efficiency will be allowed only limited access to Social Security data after a federal court handed a ruling that will block the agency from tapping beneficiaries ...