This means that if you're turning 66 in 2026, you will not be able to claim Social Security without a reduction. That's an ...

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You're allowed to sign up for benefits at any point as long as you're at least 62 ...

Social Security is the backbone of retirement income for tens of millions of Americans, yet the size of that monthly check can change dramatically depending on whether someone files at 62, waits until ...

Social Security's so-called "full retirement age" — the age when people can start collecting all of their earned benefits — is about to hit a new threshold, a change that will affect Americans born in ...

Social Security can be claimed beginning at age 62. However, if you don’t want to see your monthly benefits reduced, you’ll need to wait until full retirement age (FRA) to sign up. FRA is dependent on ...