The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social ...

Key Points Full retirement age rises to 67 in 2026 for anyone born in 1960 or later. Claiming at 62 instead of 67 cuts ...

Social Security's full retirement age is shifting again in 2026, and for millions of Americans that change will quietly reset ...

Social Security reaches a historic turning point in 2026 as the Full Retirement Age (FRA) hits 67 for the first time. This ...

Social Security benefits are going up by 2.8% in 2026, with the average monthly payment rising to $2,071. The full retirement ...

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

Thinking about claiming your Social Security benefits? You need to know your 'full retirement age,' which affects the ...

WASHINGTON — Looking to retire next year? You might want to double-check your full retirement age. In 2026, a decades-old rule is set to push the threshold higher for when retirees can receive their ...

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

If you start collecting Social Security after full retirement age, you'll get a bigger check every month.

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You’re ...