When to claim Social Security benefits is one of the most important financial decisions most people will make during ...

For many years, 65 was the age at which you were able to retire and start taking full Social Security benefits, but a law ...

The chart below shows exactly what your FRA is based on your birth year, under these amended rules. Knowing your FRA is very important because the age when you start Social Security, relative to ...

To get the maximum $5,108 Social Security payment in 2025, you'll not only need to have at least 35 years of maximum earnings ...

Yes, you can claim Social Security benefits as early as age 62, but your benefit will be permanently reduced. The reduction ...

The following chart shows the spousal benefit (as ... That means there is no advantage to delaying Social Security beyond FRA. Put differently, spouses can maximize their payout by claiming ...

The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) took effect in January, raising the average monthly retirement benefit from $1,927 to $1,976. Other changes include an increase in the full retirement age (FRA ...

Full retirement age for Social Security benefits has been inching up to 67 from 65. This year, it finally hits 67. Here's what that means for you.