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

If you file for Social Security at 62 with a full retirement age of 67, you'll slash your monthly benefits by 30% -- for life ...

Social Security’s full retirement age is set to change in 2026, affecting the eligibility for full benefits for workers born ...

A 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will push up the maximum full retirement benefit in 2026. Plus, some ...

Full retirement age is one of the most important  Social Security rules that every current and future retiree should know.

It's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. A big rule change could pose a problem for some ...

There's a huge difference in benefits for beneficiaries claiming as soon as possible versus those waiting a few years.

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

Some married couples can maximize Social Security benefits when the lower-earning spouse files for benefits first, even ...

When you work and collect Social Security benefits before your FRA, you are subject to the Retirement Earning Test that could ...

For example, let’s say that Hank’s full retirement age is 67. But he started getting reduced benefits when he was 65. That’s 24 months early, so his Social Security benefit was reduced by about 12%.

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You’re allowed to sign up for benefits at any point as long as you’re at least 62 ...