Claiming Social Security at age 62 reduces your benefit by up to 30%. When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce ...

Lawmakers don't want to see those cuts happen, so they've been talking through different solutions to prevent them. And one ...

Planning to retire before full retirement age in 2026? Learn how to maximize Social Security, grow your income, and avoid ...

Lots of changes in store for Social Security recipients as more people rely on a system that's operating above capacity. Full ...

The more Social Security you get each month in retirement, the more long-term stability you might enjoy. There are moves you ...

Here’s why this year matters: If you were born in 1959, your FRA is 66 years and 10 months. That means some people will ...

One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.

Trump's exclusion of an oft-touted Social Security proposal will be highly unpopular but is absolutely necessary.

The question of retirement age is crucial for millions of Americans planning their retirement. Contrary to the expectation of ...

Currently, Americans can apply for retirement benefits starting at age 65, although 67 is considered the full retirement age ...

Learn more about how Social Security's full retirement age has been rising since 1983, maxing out this year at age 67 for ...

The full retirement age (FRA) — that is, the age when you can collect your full monthly Social Security benefit — used to be 65 for most people. Now, if you were born in 1960 or later, the FRA ...