Key Points Full retirement age rises to 67 in 2026 for anyone born in 1960 or later. Claiming at 62 instead of 67 cuts ...

Social Security may have been created in 1935, but it’s a very dynamic system. Changes are made to the program every year, from the amount of the cost-of-living adjustment to more fundamental ...

Many Americans are heading into retirement with assumptions about Social Security that could cost them thousands of dollars ...

Rising life expectancy has shifted the retirement age from 65 to 67 for those born in 1960 and later. Retirement planning is evolving, with longer life expectancies pushing the typical retirement age ...

For many years, Social Security had allowed Americans to take their full retirement benefits at the age of 65. However, starting in 1983, Congress increased the full retirement age from 65 to 67, ...

Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as possible. Experts say that could be a mistake. Instead, potential beneficiaries ...

There's an upside to filing at that specific age. Figuring out when to file for Social Security benefits is one of the most important retirement decisions you might make. That's because your filing ...

About 87% of non-retired Americans say they’re at least somewhat concerned about how to generate income once regular paychecks stop, according to the Schroders 2025 U.S. Retirement Survey. More than ...

At age 67, those born in 1960 or later qualify for what’s considered their full retirement benefit from Social Security. That means you get the full amount you qualify for, instead of having benefits ...