The full retirement age for social security is increasing in 2026. It is the last age increase as part of a 1983 ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

Key Takeaways You’ll receive 132% of your monthly benefit amount if you wait until age 70 to begin collecting.If you start ...

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

Social Security's so-called "full retirement age" — the age when people can start collecting all of their earned benefits — is about to hit a new threshold, a change that will affect Americans born in ...

Lots of changes in store for Social Security recipients as more people rely on a system that's operating above capacity. Full retirement age (FRA) will increase to 66 years and 10 months next year for ...

WASHINGTON — Looking to retire next year? You might want to double-check your full retirement age. In 2026, a decades-old rule is set to push the threshold higher for when retirees can receive their ...

Social Security beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they could expect each month through the SSA’s calculator.

Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as possible. Experts say that could be a mistake. Instead, potential beneficiaries ...

Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as possible. Experts say that could be a mistake. Instead, potential beneficiaries ...