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Why there's an unexpected surge in people claiming Social Security
Social Security retirement claims tend to follow a seasonal pattern each year, and they increase over time with the aging of ...
Digital Social Security cards coming this summer
The Social Security Administration is launching digital SSN access this summer. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson helps ...
Americans are filing for Social Security at record rates amid fears about its future
Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, ...
DOGE just got a green light to access your Social Security data. Here’s what that means
SSA’s multiple data systems contain an extensive trove of personal information on most people living in the United States today — as well as those who have died over the years.
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The Top 5 Reasons to Claim Social Security at 62
There are a number of important decisions you might have to make as retirement gets closer. Where will you live? Will you ...
Social Security Claims Skyrocket
Claims for Social Security benefits have skyrocketed since the beginning of 2025, data from the Social Security Administration (SSA) reveals.
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How to protect your Social Security number from scammers
Getting hold of your Social Security number is a gateway to all kinds of personal data and can be used to open fraudulent credit card accounts, file false tax returns and even take out loans in ...
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5 Social Security Changes You Missed This Year
If you’re someone who follows financial news, you may have seen the words “Social Security” on a number of occasions this ...
A New Social Security Garnishment Is Set to Begin This Summer -- but There Are 2 Legal Ways Most Retirees Can Avoid It
President Donald Trump's administration is targeting an estimated 452,000 Social Security beneficiaries who are behind on ...