Your Social Security break-even age tells you how long you'd need to live for delaying to pay off, but shouldn't be the sole basis for deciding when to claim.

A new Social Security Administration report shows how benefits vary by age and lifetime earnings, and why higher earners often get a smaller return. Social Security benefits replace a higher income ...

The full retirement age (FRA) when it comes to collecting Social Security benefits has changed for 2026. The FRA is now 67 for people born in 1960 and later. The new year brings a big change for ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What are the most popular ages that people start taking their Social Security retirement benefits? I’m turning 62 this year and trying to decide when to start taking my benefits. — ...

Experts weigh in on how to decide when to claim Social Security benefits and whether it’s smart to accelerate that timeline ...

Waiting to claim Social Security benefits until age 70 would maximize your retirement income and secure a stronger financial ...