Social Security's rules are quietly shifting again in 2026, and this time the change is permanent. The full retirement age is ...

By that math, your typical American man would be smart to claim Social Security at age 62, the first year of his eligibility.

You can sign up to begin your Social Security benefits at any time after age 62. However, you can increase your monthly ...

Social Security benefits are going up by 2.8% in 2026, with the average monthly payment rising to $2,071. The full retirement ...

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, each year. The purpose of COLAs is to help ...

Social Security's Full Retirement Age will reach 67 in 2026 for everyone born in 1960 or later, marking the final scheduled ...

If you start collecting Social Security after full retirement age, you'll get a bigger check every month.

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 payment amounts are determined by several factors, including age of retirement or the amount paid into Social ...

How much Social Security income spouses receive depends on their claim age and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of their ...

When it comes to collecting Social Security, “full retirement age” is a critical concept. Unfortunately, the term can be a bit misleading. Without digging under the surface, you might assume that full ...