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

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

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

Social Security's rules are quietly shifting again in 2026, and this time the change is permanent. The full retirement age is reaching its final scheduled reset, and that tweak will ripple through how ...

The table below shows the approximate average Social Security checks for retirees by age and gender in 2026. It is based on ...

As Americans near retirement, Federal Reserve data show how many have retirement accounts and what typical savings balances ...

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