January is a critical month for the hundreds of thousands of potential Social Security beneficiaries who are reaching their ...

Key Points Full retirement age rises to 67 in 2026 for anyone born in 1960 or later. Claiming at 62 instead of 67 cuts ...

The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social ...

Thinking about claiming your Social Security benefits? You need to know your 'full retirement age,' which affects the ...

In 2026, there are some significant changes to Social Security. Whether you’re thinking about retiring next year or just trying to plan ahead, it’s important to stay on top of the new rules affecting ...

The highest income Social Security beneficiaries are now set to see a maximum benefit of $5,251 per month. That's an increase ...

How much Social Security income spouses receive depends on their claim age and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of their ...

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...

Social Security's "full retirement age" sounds like a clear finish line, a moment when work ends and benefits simply replace ...

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You’re ...