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The highest benefit possible—$5,108—is available for those who delay claiming until age 70. Those who retire at age 62 can ...

The Social Security program, a financial lifeline for millions, faces an uncertain future. With demographic shifts and ...

The Social Security program, a crucial safety net for over 73 million Americans, faces a critical juncture. Demographic and ...

Because of the calendar, Social Security's July payments will arrive a few days sooner than in some months. But some may see ...

The Social Security Administration, which overpays billions in benefits annually, will start withholding some benefits sent to overpaid recipients.

The final round of June’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will be distributed Wednesday. Here is all you need to know about June’s ...

The Social Security Administration announced in April that it would withhold up to half of benefit payments from those who ...

The average monthly Social Security benefit for retired workers topped $2,000 for the first time in the agency's nine-decade history. Find Out: How Far $1.5 Million in Retirement Savings Plus ...

We will never stop fighting to defend and strengthen Social Security and Medicare for every worker, every retiree, and every generation to come,” Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., said in a statement.

The Social Security Administration faces a funding crisis. Trustees say the projected shortfall in retirement benefits has risen to $25.1 trillion through 2099, up from $22.6 trillion a year ago.

Social Security has stopped publicly reporting its processing times for benefits, the 1-800 number’s current call wait time and numerous other performance metrics, which customers and advocates ...