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

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

Claiming Social Security early means permanently lower monthly payments. For those born in 1960 or later, full retirement age ...

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

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 ...

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

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

Social Security may have been created in 1935, but it’s a very dynamic system. Changes are made to the program every year, from the amount of the cost-of-living adjustment to more fundamental ...

Social Security benefits in 2026 will increase by 2.8%. Maximum payments vary by retirement age, with $5,181 for age 70.

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

You can sign up to begin your Social Security benefits at any time after age 62. However, you can increase your monthly ...

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