Rep. Matsui, Social Security Advocate, Dies at 63
If you claim Social Security at age 62, rather than wait until your full retirement age (FRA), you can expect a 30% reduction in monthly benefits. For every year you delay claiming Social Security past your FRA up to age 70, you get an 8% increase in your benefit. So, if you can...
DOGE staffers have access to the Social Security system. Could that put your monthly payment in jeopardy? Maryalene LaPonsieMarch 13, 2025 Tips for Retirees in a Shutdown A looming government shutdown may be scary, but as a retiree you can control your own finances to stay afloat. ...
April 15, 2025, at 3:16 p.m. Save More About the Social Security Administration More Saul Loeb|AFP Reducing its workforce is one of only several changes proposed or in progress for the Social Security Administration. Key Takeaways The Social Security Administration is an independent ...
13, 2022, at 9:25 a.m. Save More Social Security to Boost Benefits 8.7% More Matt Rourke|AP-File Recipients of social security retirement benefits will get an 8.7% cost of living increase next January, according to an announcement by the Social Security Administration. It’s not ever...
If you are a recent immigrant to the U.S., an internationalstudentor another noncitizen and don't have a Social Security number (SSN), you may still be able toapply for a credit cardwith an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). Many of thetop credit cardissuers have rewards ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Seventy-year-old Cassandra Gentry is looking forward to a hefty cost-of-living increase in her Social Security benefits — not for herself but to pay for haircuts for her two grandchildren and put food on the table. The three live in a Washington apartment building that...
Working at Social Security is a challenging work environment but always provides an opportunity to help others. Being able to help people apply for benefits, solve problems and provide assistance is the best part of the job. Leadership at the agency is non-existent. However, managers who would...
The average monthly Social Security benefit for all retired workers is $1,976 based on the increase for 2025, up from $1,927.2 2. Higher Maximum Monthly Payout The youngest age at which individuals can claim Social Security retirement benefits is 62. Claiming beforefull retirement age (FRA)wi...
The maximum Social Security benefit you can receive will depend on the age at which you retire. For example, in 2025, if you retire at 62, the maximum benefit would be $2,831. If you retire at 70, the maximum benefit would be $5,108. In 2024, these numbers are $2,710 and $4,...