A federal jury has convicted Cynthia Delores Holland, 61, of Aiken, formerly the county director of voter registration and elections, of fraudulently obtaining Social Security benefits.

Carl Carlson of Carlson Financial said everyone should consider 5 factors when deciding when to start claiming Social Security benefits.

In 2025, the max Social Security benefit may hit $5,108/month—but it’s tough to qualify. Knowing the rules and planning ahead ...