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

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

Claiming Social Security early means permanently lower monthly payments. For those born in 1960 or later, full retirement age ...

If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

Social Security’s 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment arrived in January checks for America’s 71 million recipients, bringing the ...

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

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

There’s a reason it’s important to put a lot of thought into your Social Security filing decision. The age you sign up for ...

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

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You’re ...