Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, ...

The average Social Security benefit paid to a retired worker reached an all-time high of $2,002.39 in May 2025. This surpasses last year’s average of $1,917, representing a notable increase within a ...

A record number of retired workers have filed for Social Security benefits during the first five months of the year.

Spousal benefits can provide additional inflation-protected retirement income for married couples. As of the latest data from ...

The SSA releases a report called the Monthly Statistical Snapshot, which includes information about how much money the average person receives.

In May 2025, the average Social Security benefit for retired workers reached a milestone, exceeding $2,000 per month for the ...

Social Security checks just reached a new record high in June 2025. Find out who’s getting paid, how much, and what it means for the rest of the year.

Social Security retirement claims tend to follow a seasonal pattern each year, and they increase over time with the aging of ...

If you have any questions about how remarriage will affect your Social Security benefit, reach out to the Social Security ...

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

The uptick in claims comes amid an aging baby boomer population and changes implemented under the Social Security Fairness ...