Planning for retirement means understanding when you can start collecting Social Security benefits. The age at which you ...

Social Security's full retirement age is shifting again in 2026, and for millions of Americans that change will quietly reset ...

The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social Security Administration has made changes to the full retirement age (FRA).

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

Social Security reaches a historic turning point in 2026 as the Full Retirement Age (FRA) hits 67 for the first time. This 1983 mandate now applies to everyone born in 1960 or later. With the 2026 ...

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the most popular ages that people start taking their Social Security retirement benefits? I’m ...

Are you nearing retirement and considering taking Social Security? There are some key numbers to keep in mind, especially if you want to receive the highest possible monthly check. Most of us ...

By that math, your typical American man would be smart to claim Social Security at age 62, the first year of his eligibility. Many retirees do exactly that. According to a Bankrate analysis, 62 is the ...

How much will the average retiree collect in Social Security in 2026?

The upside of waiting as long as possible to file for benefits is obvious, but there are some nuanced reasons to consider the ...