Employees at the Social Security Administration told USA Today that thousands of Americans could see delays or stopped checks ...

The Social Security Administration assigns everyone a full retirement age (FRA). That's when you become eligible for the full ...

You may decide that both you and your spouse should delay Social Security until 70 so you each score the maximum monthly ...

Social Security Administration issued June's SSI payments early in May. Recipients will not receive SSI payment in June. Regular Social Security payments will be disbursed in June based on birth dates ...

Social Security is a major source of income for nearly 73M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average ...

Officials emphasize that completing the Fairness Act claims quickly and accurately is a top priority—but for millions relying on Social Security, even short-term delays can be disruptive.

Deciding when to start claiming Social Security benefits can be one of the most difficult decisions for retirees. Most ...

Social Security employees fear that adding complicated unpaid pension claims to their priority list will push routine needs ...

Government agencies aren’t exactly known for being efficiently run. So you might encounter your share of delays when dealing ...

Employees have been told to prioritize the remaining cases under the Fairness Act. "Using automation, SSA has already ...

Those who retire at age 62 can receive up to $2,831 per month. Waiting until full retirement age (67) increases the maximum benefit to $4,018. For those who delay claiming until age 70, the monthly ...

As of June 2025, the average monthly Social Security retirement payment stands at $1,950.27, translating to approximately $23,400 a year, according to the latest figures from the S ...