Agency officials discussed the rise in Social Security claims in an internal meeting, which wound up on YouTube.

When to claim Social Security depends on your needs, health, and income. Your choice affects lifelong benefits and survivor ...

More Americans are tapping benefits earlier than ever — but what’s driving this trend, and is it the right move?

If you want to get the most out of the program, there are a few steps you need to take before you sign up so you can optimize ...

Workers eligible for Social Security can begin receiving benefits at age 62, known as the early eligibility age, but their ...

Retirees are paying the agency $100 for certified earnings records because "they're afraid of our systems going down." ...

There’s a reason seniors are told to think carefully before signing up for their Social Security benefits. The age at which ...

Retirees are paying the agency $100 for certified earnings records because "they're afraid of our systems going down." ...

If you are younger than FRA, you’ll have to wait until 67 to claim, unless you are retired. The earnings limit applies. If ...

Social Security claims rose due to fearmongering, budget cuts and administrative turmoil. Early claims lead to lower payments. Trump's immigration policies could worsen funding gap.

As uncertainty clouds the future of Social Security, a growing number of Americans are rushing to claim their retirement ...