Starting in 2026, the full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security reaches 67 for everyone born in 1960 or later. Learn how ...

Social Security is about to get less forgiving for new retirees. Starting with people who first claim benefits in 2026, the ...

SSI recipients will receive two Social Security payments in December 2025 due to a calendar scheduling quirk that moves ...

Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can collect 100% of their benefits.

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in December 2025 as usual — with ...

You can, technically, retire whenever you like, but the age you do it at can have a big impact on collecting Social Security benefits.

For instance, the Q3 CPI-W average for 2025 was 2.76% higher than 2024, which is how we ended up with the 2.8% COLA. It's ...

Once you turn 62, you’re allowed to claim Social Security at any time. The reason so many people file at 62 is simple: it’s ...

In 2026, a decades-old rule is set to push the threshold higher for when retirees can receive their full benefits. The full ...

USA TODAY reached out to retirees across the country who are living mostly on Social Security, to ask how they were doing.

Dave Ramsey argues that filing for Social Security at 62 can help many retirees grow their income and avoid money mistakes.

If you are turning 62 soon, you need to avoid making a decision that could shrink your Social Security benefits substantially ...