A long-standing change to the rules is taking effect in 2026 and affecting when you can claim full Social Security benefits.

Social Security rules have some changes in store for 2026, such as tax rules and cost-of-living adjustments. Here's what ...

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

All Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8% increase in their benefit amount next year, but the most any retiree can receive monthly in 2026 is $5,251. That amount will go to those who ...

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 ...

Social Security payments will follow a normal schedule for December ahead of the 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA) starting ...