A long-standing change to the rules is taking effect in 2026 and affecting when you can claim full Social Security benefits.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) new rules will increase the full retirement age, requiring younger workers to wait longer for benefits.

You can, technically, retire whenever you like, but the age you do it at can have a big impact on collecting Social Security benefits.

Of course, if you're turning 67 in 2026, it means you were born in 1959 and that your full retirement age is 66 and 10 months ...

Millions of Americans depend on Social Security payments for paying bills and covering other expenses every month.

Starting in 2026, the full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security reaches 67 for everyone born in 1960 or later. Learn how ...

Starting next year, the landscape for American retirees will shift as the Social Security Administration (SSA) implements ...

In fact, if you are an older parent, you may actually be able to have your kids claim Social Security with you, giving your ...

Here are five key factors to consider when evaluating whether retiring at 62 is the right fit.

Benefits will be paid as usual in December, following the government shutdown that lasted from October to mid-November.

Retiring solo can strain your budget. Learn five practical ways to stretch your Social Security, cut costs, and avoid running ...

The average 401(k) balance in the U.S. hit $144,400 in the third quarter of 2025, up 9% from last year, according to Fidelity ...