Waiting to claim Social Security until full retirement age (FRA) or later doesn't work for everyone.

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 ...

New rules are set to be implemented in the Social Security program in 2026, bringing changes to benefits, cost-of-living ...

To understand this sudden rush to cash in early, AARP conducted a survey of 1,884 adults aged 50-plus in June 2025 (2). The ...

One Social Security claiming age offers the highest probability of maximizing lifetime Social Security income.

The full retirement age for social security is increasing in 2026. It is the last age increase as part of a 1983 ...

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.

In a fantasy world of high risk-free returns, always-controlled inflation, no worries about health insurance, no spouse to ...

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

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.

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

The average Social Security retirement beneficiary is expected to receive a monthly payment of about $2,064 in 2026, based on ...