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Social Security's rules are quietly shifting again in 2026, and this time the change is permanent. The full retirement age is reaching its final scheduled reset, and that tweak will ripple through how ...

You can sign up to begin your Social Security benefits at any time after age 62. However, you can increase your monthly ...

By that math, your typical American man would be smart to claim Social Security at age 62, the first year of his eligibility.

If you start collecting Social Security after full retirement age, you'll get a bigger check every month.

The full retirement age for Social Security benefits increased to 67 for those born in 1960 or later. Individuals can start receiving reduced benefits at age 62, but waiting until full retirement age ...

The Social Security Administration uses four straightforward variables to calculate your monthly Social Security benefit. Though every age within the traditional claiming range of 62 through 70 has ...

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the potential changes to federal retirement benefits that are included in proposed legislation that is moving through Congress. The key word is “proposed” because since ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Cicely Jones simplifies financial concepts for young professionals. This month, I spoke with a 52-year-old who was fed up with ...

Many of you may be mulling whether or not to leave federal employment under the Jan. 28 “Fork in the Road” offer from the Office of Personnel Management. If you are eligible for retirement, you may ...

Social Security is the backbone of many people’s retirement planning. However, figuring out when to retire is often easier said than done. You can retire anytime after 62, and delaying longer leads to ...