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

Planning for retirement feels overwhelming until you see real numbers. Countless middle-class families wonder if they'll have ...

Once you retire, you’ll probably depend a lot on Social Security to cover your expenses. That’s why it’s so important to know your full retirement age, or FRA, which is the age you can claim Social ...

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 ...

For many years, Social Security had allowed Americans to take their full retirement benefits at the age of 65. However, starting in 1983, Congress increased the full retirement age from 65 to 67, ...

If you’re planning for retirement or already approaching it, you’ve probably wondered how much your Social Security check will really be at age 65. For many Americans, this benefit is not just a ...

A record number of Americans are turning 65 each year through 2027. However, that’s not quite old enough to receive full Social Security benefits. In 1983, Congress passed a law gradually raising the ...

Social Security is a vital source of income for many retired Americans, and it has been since its inception decades ago. The program is meant to largely be a supplement to a broader retirement plan, ...

Social Security Administration data showed. The next most popular age was 62, with 23.2%, and age 65 rounded out the top ...

Nearly 70% of U.S. adults receiving Social Security say they've had to make lifestyle changes as a result of cost-of-living increases outpacing their benefits, according to a 2025 survey from the ...

Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as possible. Experts say that could be a mistake. Instead, potential beneficiaries ...