Social Security's full retirement age now reaches 67 for those born in 1960 or later. Timing your claim affects how much ...

Retirees born in 1960 or later no longer reach full retirement age at 65. Learn why the FRA went up, what it means for you ...

Deciding when to claim Social Security benefits is crucial for retirement planning. While delaying benefits can increase ...

Your decision about when to claim benefits will shape your lifetime income -- so is 62, 67, or 70 the right option?

The maximum amount a U.S. citizen can receive in retirement benefits through Social Security in 2025 varies depending on the ...

The average monthly benefit for recipients across all ages was $1,999.97 as of April 2025. Meanwhile, the maximum monthly ...

Dreaming of early retirement? These 4 Social Security steps can help you retire before 67 without sacrificing your financial ...

Workers who qualify for Social Security retirement benefits can choose to apply at any point between the ages of 62 and 70.

There are millions of retired seniors today whose sole source of income is Social Security. Of course, that’s not an ideal ...

Readers consider two issues with debates over Social Security.

The average Social Security payout already isn't enough to comfortably retire and it's expected to be even less in a decade.

Raising the retirement age to 70 would help Social Security’s trust fund shortfall. But experts say an across-the-board ...