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

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

Worries about the stability of Social Security are leading many Americans to start collecting benefits earlier than they had intended, even though doing so reduces the income they will receive over ...

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

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." ...

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 ...

But there's a reason Social Security recipients are often advised not to sign up for benefits at 62. You're not entitled to ...

The Social Security Administration bases your benefit on your work history, but it also takes your claiming age into account. You must claim at your full retirement age (FRA) if you want the full ...