By that math, your typical American man would be smart to claim Social Security at age 62, the first year of his eligibility. Many retirees do exactly that. According to a Bankrate analysis, 62 is the most popular age for taking Social Security.

There are ways for intruders to get around your home security system using a Wi-Fi jammer, but fortunately, it's not as straightforward as it may sound.

The Social Security Administration has released its holiday hours for 2025, and beneficiaries will be able to access services on Wednesday and Friday. However, on Christmas Day, local offices will be closed.

Amazon has warned customers that impersonation scams, in which an attacker poses as an official Amazon representative, may attempt to persuade them to disclose login credentials to compromise accounts.

Security cameras linked to Chinese manufacturers face legal challenge as Nebraska targets national security risks in American homes and businesses.

In 2026, the highest possible monthly Social Security payment will increase from $5,108 to $5,251, amounting to nearly $2,000 more annually for recipients who qualify for the maximum. The COLA applies across all SSA programs—including retirement, spousal, survivor, and SSI—with increased payments set to take effect in January 2026.

In 2026, you can earn $24,480, or $65,160 if you'll be reaching full retirement age within the year, without having any portion of your Social Security checks held back. So if you'll only be working part-time, chances are, you'll be able to stay below the threshold that applies to you.

If you recently got an email from the Social Security Administration, don't ignore it. Millions of people who created an online my Social Security account before September 18, 2021, will soon have to switch to a Login.gov account to be able to continue to ...

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Elizabeth Warren was 'completely wrong' about Social Security phone data, says commissioner Frank J. Bisignano after audit confirms reported metrics were calculated accurately