The better prepared one is for retirement, the easier the transition will be from a financial perspective.

Claiming Social Security right at 62 may seem like a safe bet for a guaranteed check, but claiming early comes with ...

Social Security's rules are shifting again in 2026, and the age at which Americans can claim full benefits is at the center ...

Social Security reaches a historic turning point in 2026 as the Full Retirement Age (FRA) hits 67 for the first time. This ...

In 2026, some retirees will owe taxes on their Social Security benefits. This is true despite the fact that President Donald ...

Social Security beneficiaries will see their payments rise by 2.8% in January 2026, when the new cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) takes effect, according to the AARP. Based on estimates from the ...

The initial 2026 Social Security payment for those who were getting benefits before May 1997 will arrive January 2. For ...

For millions of Americans, including federal employees and annuitants, Social Security and Medicare represent foundational pillars of retirement, providing financial support and health care coverage.

The Claiming Age Clarity Act would change the wording on different benchmark ages to claim benefits A bipartisan bill could change the wording of Social Security's retirement age. Is it a trivial ...

For years, a comforting line has echoed in retirement conversations: take Social Security as soon as you can, because you ...

Many people are worried about Social Security cuts. While benefits may be reduced broadly, there's a bigger problem with depending too heavily on Social Security in retirement. It's important to ...

If you rely on your monthly Social Security check, ChatGPT says to think of it as having four "jobs." Every dollar should be ...