The tech billionaire has repeatedly suggested, without evidence, that Social Security is rife with fraud, even as President Trump denies plans to cut those benefits.

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

The Social Security trust fund is running out of money. Here's what President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and members of Louisiana's Congressional delegation think should be done.

You may have heard the rumor that Social Security is about to go broke. And thankfully, that’s all it is — a rumor. Social Security can’t go broke because it gets funded by payroll taxes. So as long as there’s an active labor force,

The Washington Post published an article (archived) titled "Social Security, facing pressure from DOGE, weighs big cuts to phone service." The story alleged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative championed by Elon Musk was attempting to push the Social Security Administration (SSA) to cut its telephone service for claims processing and direct deposit transactions.

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 of 1% per month. So if you sign up immediately at 62, you're actually shrinking your monthly checks by 30%, assuming you have a FRA of 67.

As more seniors in the United States choose to remarry, understanding the impact on Social Security benefits becomes crucial.