Most U.S. adults said Social Security benefits shouldn’t be reduced in any way – a view broadly shared across ages, racial and ethnic groups, partisan affiliations and income brackets.

Discover the average Social Security payment for May 21 and learn how to manage your benefits efficiently. With multiple ways to access and update your Social Security information, staying informed and proactive is easier than ever.

The full retirement age for Social Security – the age in which you get 100% of the program's benefits – has risen over recent years.