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 ...

For example ... recommends the government set up a commission with statutory powers, to produce a strategy for “wholesale reform” of the social security system. The UK must establish a ...

Send her an email. FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Trump administration is introducing digital access to Social Security numbers, refuting the left-wing media narrative that the president is ...

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 ...

Aliss Higham is a Newsweek reporter based in Glasgow, Scotland. Her focus is reporting on Social Security, other government benefits and personal finance. She has previously extensively covered U ...