You can, technically, retire whenever you like, but the age you do it at can have a big impact on collecting Social Security benefits.

Social Security may have been created in 1935, but it’s a very dynamic system. Changes are made to the program every year, from the amount of the cost-of-living adjustment to more fundamental ...

Imagine thinking you can retire at 67, only to find out later that "full retirement age" has crept up to 69. That possibility isn't science fiction, and it's now part of the public debate. The looming ...

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, ...

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 ...

Despite higher wages and more accessible retirement plans, the average retirement age has hardly moved over the past 60 years. For men, the average age of retirement is 65, essentially unchanged over ...

For years, you’ve probably heard the same advice over and over: Wait until age 70 to start collecting your Social Security benefits. After all, the longer you wait, the bigger your monthly check will ...

Find out how much more you can collect in Social Security benefits if you wait until your full retirement age and meet your anticipated life expectancy.

Tens of millions of Americans receive Social Security benefits each year, yet many leave money on the table when they claim their retirement money. That's because most retirees claim their benefits ...