You lose 5/9 of 1% per month for up to 36 months of early claiming. Those who sign up more than three years early lose 5/12 ...

Elon Musk said he wants to cut "waste and fraud" from the federal benefits program — but his efforts to do so may lead to ...

The tech billionaire has repeatedly suggested, without evidence, that Social Security is rife with fraud, even as President ...

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The Trump Justice Department announced on February 20 that it believes the legal protections against firing administrative ...

The two maintain that they won’t attack the program, but their repeated claims of rampant fraud serve a strategic purpose.

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President Donald Trump has tasked Elon Musk and DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) with finding waste in government ...

Learn about the sweeping changes to Social Security in March 2025, from major policy reforms impacting millions to heightened enforcement measures.

Navigating the thousands of Social Security benefits rules is tough, but there are three ways to contact the Social Security Administration should you need help.