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 ...

Social Security will complete a transition more than 40 years in the making this year. In 1983, Congress enacted an amendment ...

The highest income Social Security beneficiaries are now set to see a maximum benefit of $5,251 per month. That's an increase ...

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, each year. The purpose of COLAs is to help ...

Retirement is one of the most anticipated moments for many people, especially those who have spent most of their lives ...

Social Security beneficiaries will see several changes in 2026, including a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, updated earnings ...

Social Security’s full retirement age rises to 67 in 2026 for anyone born in 1960 or later. Claiming Social Security before age 67 now results in permanent benefit reductions. Delayed retirement ...

You can sign up to begin your Social Security benefits at any time after age 62. However, you can increase your monthly ...

How much Social Security income spouses receive depends on their claim age and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of their ...