Why Are More Americans Filing for Social Security Benefits?

Why there's an unexpected surge in people claiming Social Security

Some early filers say worries about the future under the Trump administration moved up their timelines.

Social Security to Toughen Identity Checks. Why You May Have to File in Person.

Ask Rusty – Can My Husband Work Part Time and Collect Social Security?

by Russell Gloor at CDN - Dear Rusty: I am writing to you on behalf of my husband. His intentions are to go part time as of January 1, 2026, working 30 hours a week and take Social Security benefits as supplemental income. How can we determine what his Social Security benefit would be with him still working part time? He … Click to read the rest HERE-> Ask Rusty – Can My Husband Work Part Time and Collect Social Security? first posted at Conserv…

Does an IRA Distribution Count as Income for Social Security?

IRA distributions won't affect your ability to collect Social Security, but they might be considered income for another reason.

Social Security Payments Set to Increase by 2.5 Percent Next Year, New Estimate Shows

The annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments is forecast to be 2.5 percent next year, according to an estimate released Wednesday. Based on the federal government’s inflation data, Social Security checks will go up by 2.5 percent in 2026, according to an estimate from The Senior Citizens League. That is up from the 2.4 percent that was forecasted in May. Notably, tens of millions of So…

Why are more Americans filing for Social Security benefits?

Data shows more Americans are claiming their Social Security retirement benefits this year. Here's what's driving the trend.