The new plan now requires in-person claims processing and identity proofing only for calls flagged as potentially fraudulent, ...

It's likely that we could see even more changes as we move deeper into 2025, including a possible end to Social Security ...

If you'd rather not apply online, you can call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 to set up an appointment to apply for benefits. The agent will schedule the appointment and let you ...

The new SSA anti-fraud measures still allow Social Security claims over the telephone, but some changes require an in-person ...

If you have lupus and you’re not able to work, you may want to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that pays benefits to ...

There's a reason 62 is a very popular age to file for Social Security. It happens to be the earliest age seniors are allowed ...

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Once you turn 70, your Social Security benefits can’t grow anymore (unless you’re still working and your wages give them a lift), which is why 70 is often called “the latest age” to file.

Also, a lot of retirees find themselves lonely in the absence of going into work every day. Living with a spouse means having built-in company -- someone to talk to, spend time with, and run errands ...

What you could do, though, is have the lower earner file for Social Security on time so you get ... someone unbiased to help you come up with a strategy you can both get on board with.

If that's the boat you're in, you have a prime opportunity to claim Social Security strategically. Here are a few options you can consider. 1. Have the lower earner file on time and the higher ...