Planning for retirement means understanding when you can start collecting Social Security benefits. The age at which you ...

The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social Security Administration has made changes to the full retirement age (FRA).

Social Security's full retirement age is shifting again in 2026, and for millions of Americans that change will quietly reset ...

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, each year. The purpose of COLAs is to help ...

Social Security's rules are shifting again in 2026, and the age at which Americans can claim full benefits is at the center ...

Social Security reaches a historic turning point in 2026 as the Full Retirement Age (FRA) hits 67 for the first time. This 1983 mandate now applies to everyone born in 1960 or later. With the 2026 ...

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the most popular ages that people start taking their Social Security retirement benefits? I’m ...

By that math, your typical American man would be smart to claim Social Security at age 62, the first year of his eligibility. Many retirees do exactly that. According to a Bankrate analysis, 62 is the ...

Given that most people's FRA is now 67, it's a good idea for retirees to understand how much the average check at that age is ...