Think you know when to retire? Social Security’s ‘full retirement age’ might be misleading—here’s what it really means for your benefits.

As is always the case, putting some pencil to paper to create a clear comparison is much better than just trusting your gut.

A new Social Security Administration report shows how benefits vary by age and lifetime earnings, and why higher earners ...

New Social Security rule changes taking effect in 2026 could affect retirement timing, benefits, and cost-of-living ...

If you were born in 1960, you’re turning 66 in 2026 and facing a milestone that earlier retirees didn’t encounter: a full ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this photo illustration, a Social Security card sits alongside checks from the U.S. Treasury on October 14, 2021 in Washington, ...

You may just find that 67 is the sweet spot for claiming Social Security. Here's why.

Waiting to claim Social Security benefits until age 70 would maximize your retirement income and secure a stronger financial future. But for many retirees, it's not an option.

Learn how much Social Security income the average upper‑class retiree receives at age 82 and what factors can influence these ...

A long-planned Social Security rule takes full effect in 2026. Learn how the shift to age 67 is catching retirees off guard ...

The full retirement age (FRA) when it comes to collecting Social Security benefits has changed for 2026. The FRA is now 67 for people born in 1960 and later. The new year brings a big change for ...