Starting in 2026, the full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security reaches 67 for everyone born in 1960 or later. Learn how ...

Many Americans consider the milestone of 65 years old to be ‘retirement age.’ While 65 years might represent retirement in the minds of many, that’s not the age when most are retiring now. And it’s ...

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, ...

Earlier this month, the House Ways and Means Committee advanced the Claiming Age Clarity Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at ...

In 2026, there are some significant changes to Social Security. Whether you’re thinking about retiring next year or just trying to plan ahead, it’s important to stay on top of the new rules affecting ...

After years of working, there comes a time when you can finally hang up your hat and retire — and hopefully, get back some of the earnings you’ve contributed to Social Security. For years, Americans ...

The Social Security Administration rewards patience. You can start claiming benefits as early as age 62, but you’ll receive less if you begin before your full retirement age. Full retirement age is ...

You could increase your benefits by waiting until 67 or later to claim Social Security. Regardless of your benefit at age 65, it's probably not going to be enough to enjoy a comfortable retirement.

An investor’s chief goal should be replacing the bulk of their work-based income once retired. A couple of additional years of toil around this age can make a surprisingly big difference for the ...