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 ...

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

There are compelling reasons to start receiving your benefits early or late. Each of us needs to think through some issues.

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

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

Social Security’s 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment arrived in January checks for America’s 71 million recipients, bringing the ...

The wage base limit increase means that more higher earners will be paying more in Social Security payroll taxes. For example ...

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

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