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

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

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

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

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

If you’re nearing retirement or thinking about it, the last thing you want to do is run into financial setbacks.

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

A retired couple living on $6,200 monthly ($74,400 annually) with average Social Security benefits of $2,071 each (totaling ...

There is no right way to retire. Many of today's workers will retire in stages, maintain a part-time job or consulting work, ...

If you hit your financial targets early, why not step away from work and long commutes to spend more time with friends and ...