For Americans turning 66, the decision about when to file for Social Security is colliding with one of the biggest rule shifts in years. With full retirement age rising, benefit formulas adjusting and ...

You may be gearing up to claim Social Security in 2026. If you're turning 66 next year, you won't be able to collect your monthly benefits in full. You may want to wait another year -- or even longer ...

Social Security’s full retirement age reaches 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later. Claiming Social Security at 66 instead of 67 reduces benefits by roughly 6.67% for life. Lawmakers have discussed ...

Full retirement age is when you can collect Social Security without a reduction. A change is happening in 2026 you should know about. It’s important to claim benefits strategically for your retirement ...

Social Security's so-called "full retirement age" — the age when people can start collecting all of their earned benefits — is about to hit a new threshold, a change that will affect Americans born in ...

SAVVY SENIOR: You can sign up to begin your Social Security retirement benefits any time after age 62. However, your monthly payments will be larger for each month you delay.

Are you nearing retirement and considering taking Social Security? There are some key numbers to keep in mind, especially if you want to receive the highest possible monthly check. Most of us ...