This common Social Security advice might not apply to you. Here's why you shouldn't always wait until age 70 to claim benefits

Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security will maximize lifetime benefits for most individuals. Around half of all ...
The News Journal

What will happen to Social Security checks, benefits, programs during government shutdown

The United States government officially shut down on Oct. 1. If you’re wondering what that means for Social Security Administration programs and services, here’s what you need to know. Social Security ...
Cleveland.com

What the government shutdown means for your Social Security check

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After Congress failed to pass a funding deal by the Oct. 1 deadline, the federal government is now in a partial shutdown. Yet for millions of Americans, one source of certainty ...
InvestmentNews

Is claiming Social Security at 70 the best option?

Waiting until age 70 to collect Social Security benefits provides the highest possible monthly payments as this is when delayed retirement credits stop accumulating. But does this strategy suit ...
Investopedia

How A Government Shutdown Could Affect Your Social Security and Medicare Benefits

Jordyn joined Investopedia in February 2025. She was previously a freelance writer covering lifestyle, entertainment, politics in the Midwest, and more. Getty Images In the event of a federal ...
MLive

4 things to know about the government shutdown and how it impacts Social Security, SSI benefits

WASHINGTON -- With the federal government shutdown ongoing for the time being, millions of Americans who rely on Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits may be wondering how it ...