Social Security Alerts, News & Updates

Social Security Alerts, News & Updates

Retirement Benefits

Browse expert commentary on Social Security retirement benefits and strategies for maximizing your entitlements.

Graph illustrating the benefits of taking Social Security at age 70 for maximum payout

When to Take Social Security: Age 70 Maximizes Benefits

July 24, 2025

Graph showing growth of social security benefits using dividend ETF strategy

Boost Social Security Benefits with This Dividend ETF Strategy

July 20, 2025

Calendar highlighting birthdays qualifying for social security payments this week

Social Security Payments This Week: See If Your Birthday Qualifies

July 14, 2025

Social Security benefits information for age 62 with expert advice

Social Security Benefits at 62: What Experts Want You to Know First

July 12, 2025

Illustration showing steps to calculate future social security benefits

Maximize Your Social Security: Simple Steps to Calculate Future Benefits

July 11, 2025

Illustration showing strategic ways to boost your social security benefits now

Strategic Ways to Boost Your Social Security Benefits Now

July 10, 2025

Illustration highlighting social security mistakes that could reduce retirement income

Social Security Mistakes Could Cost You Thousands in Retirement Income

July 8, 2025

Senior citizens facing credit card debt crisis due to social security income shortfall

Seniors Face Credit Card Crisis as Social Security Falls Short

July 5, 2025

Public workers receiving full social security benefits after years of cuts

Public Workers to Finally Get Full Social Security Benefits After Years of Cuts

July 3, 2025

Social Security reform announcement ending decades-old benefits cut

Major Social Security Reform Ends Decades-Old Benefits Cut

July 2, 2025

Graph showing surge in early Social Security claims due to growing retirement anxiety

Early Social Security Claims Surge as Retirement Anxiety Grows

June 29, 2025

Comparison of social security benefits and housing costs in major cities showing benefits fall short

Social Security Benefits Fall Short of Housing Costs in Major Cities

June 26, 2025

Illustration showing the benefits of claiming social security early in 2024

Why You Should Claim Social Security Benefits Early in 2024

June 26, 2025

Graph showing social security benefits growing 8 percent yearly until age 70

Social Security Benefits Can Grow 8% Yearly Until Age 70

June 24, 2025

Financial experts warning about the potential negative impact of social security privatization on retirees

Financial Experts Warn Social Security Privatization Could Devastate Retirees

June 24, 2025

Illustration highlighting common social security timing mistakes that could lead to significant financial loss

Social Security Timing Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands

June 23, 2025

Calendar highlighting June 26 deadline for social security payments for late birthdays

Social Security Payments End June 26 for Late Birthdays

June 21, 2025

Illustration showing the drawbacks of waiting until age 70 for social security benefits

When Waiting Until 70 for Social Security Backfires

June 20, 2025

Illustration showing most presidents skipping social security benefits despite eligibility

Most Presidents Skip Social Security Despite Eligibility

June 19, 2025

Graph showing reasons why 92 percent of Americans should wait to claim Social Security benefits

Why 92% of Americans Should Wait to Claim Social Security Benefits

June 18, 2025

Social Security payments arriving for June recipients on Wednesday

Social Security Payments Arrive Wednesday for June Recipients

June 15, 2025

Americans eagerly applying for social security benefits early

Americans Rush to Claim Social Security Benefits Early

June 15, 2025

Graph showing 15 percent increase in social security claims as baby boomers rush to retire

Social Security Claims Jump 15% as Boomers Rush to Retire

June 5, 2025

Social Security benefits available to surviving spouses

Social Security Benefits Available to Surviving Spouses

May 29, 2025

Illustration of social security benefits with legal documents representing creditor garnishment

Social Security Benefits: When Creditors Can Legally Garnish Them

May 27, 2025

Social Security survivor benefits available at age 60 for widowed spouses

Social Security Survivor Benefits Available at 60 for Widowed Spouses

May 18, 2025

Chart showing Social Security full retirement age now set at 67 for individuals born in 1960

Social Security Full Benefits Now Require Age 67 for 1960 Births

May 15, 2025

Illustration showing working while collecting social security benefits and earnings limits

Working While Collecting Social Security: Earnings Limits Explained

May 13, 2025

Family learning about social security benefits ending after recipient's death

Social Security Benefits End When Recipients Die, Family Learns

May 11, 2025

Diagram illustrating how social security and annuities work together for stronger retirement income

Social Security and Annuities Can Work Together for Stronger Retirement

May 9, 2025

Social Security payments starting May 15 with benefits up to $5,108

Social Security Payments Begin May 15 With Benefits Up to $5,108

May 6, 2025

Graph showing surge in social security applications due to growing retirement fears

Social Security Applications Surge as Retirement Fears Grow

May 6, 2025