Social Security’s full retirement age is set to undergo significant changes in 2026, potentially affecting the retirement ...

Age 62 is a significant one in the context of Social Security. The reason? It’s the earliest age to sign up for monthly benefits. In fact, 62 has long been the most popular age for claiming Social ...

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

For many years, Social Security had allowed Americans to take their full retirement benefits at the age of 65. However, starting in 1983, Congress increased the full retirement age from 65 to 67, ...

Claiming standard benefits early will reduce your monthly benefit by 5/9 of 1% monthly, up to 36 months. With spousal ...

The Critical Mistake Most People Don't Realize Sarah's regret stems from a fundamental misunderstanding that trips up ...

Whether you’re thinking about retiring next year or just trying to plan ahead, it’s important to stay on top of the new rules ...

The decision to claim Social Security is one of the most important financial choices you’ll ever make. The reason is that ...

On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) began distributing the first round of benefits for ...

The changes could affect the financial security of those with disabilities, especially older adults, the Urban Institute's report said. The Social Security Administration could change the job and age ...

The increase, which is slightly larger than the 2.5% bump announced for beneficiaries last year, is designed to help recipients of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income retain their buying ...