Agency officials discussed the rise in Social Security claims in an internal meeting, which wound up on YouTube.

More Americans are tapping benefits earlier than ever — but what’s driving this trend, and is it the right move?

Americans born in 1960 will turn 65—but they won't reach full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security until 67.

Workers eligible for Social Security can begin receiving benefits at age 62, known as the early eligibility age, but their ...

As uncertainty clouds the future of Social Security, a growing number of Americans are rushing to claim their retirement ...

While financial advisers often urge their clients to wait as long as possible to claim Social Security benefits — until full retirement age, if not later — there are some circumstances in which it ...

Retirees are paying the agency $100 for certified earnings records because "they're afraid of our systems going down." ...

Most people, however, claim earlier, according to the SSA data. Nearly 30% of new Social Security beneficiaries claim benefits at age 62. Around 32% claim benefits after age 62 but before the FRA.

Retirees are paying the agency $100 for certified earnings records because "they're afraid of our systems going down." ...

The Social Security Administration bases your benefit on your work history, but it also takes your claiming age into account. You must claim at your full retirement age (FRA) if you want the full ...