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

Social Security is about to get less forgiving for new retirees. Starting with people who first claim benefits in 2026, the ...

A long-standing change to the rules is taking effect in 2026 and affecting when you can claim full Social Security benefits.

Starting in 2026, the full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security reaches 67 for everyone born in 1960 or later. Learn how ...

Keep these in mind as the new year approaches.

You can, technically, retire whenever you like, but the age you do it at can have a big impact on collecting Social Security benefits.

More specifically, it is the full retirement age that is changing in 2026. Technically, you can start claiming retirement ...

In 2026, a decades-old rule is set to push the threshold higher for when retirees can receive their full benefits. The full retirement age, or FRA, is the age at which people can start collecting full ...

Dave Ramsey argues that filing for Social Security at 62 can help many retirees grow their income and avoid money mistakes.

For those born in 1959, 2025 is the last year their full retirement age will be 66. Increases will continue until the age of ...

Losing a job near retirement may tempt you to claim Social Security early, but delaying may boost your lifetime income. Here ...

Social Security payments will follow a normal schedule for December ahead of the 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA) starting ...