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 ...

Social Security’s full retirement age rises to 67 in 2026 for anyone born in 1960 or later. Claiming Social Security before age 67 now results in permanent benefit reductions. Delayed retirement ...

There's absolutely no debate as to whether you should take Social Security. Everyone should, at some point. But when you should take Social Security is a wide-open question—one that requires a lot of ...

Congress saved Social Security from the brink of bankruptcy in the 1980s. The law has made changes to this key aspect of Social Security in each of the last six years. New legislation similar to the ...

Social Security full retirement age 2026: Deciding when to claim Social Security is one of the biggest financial choices many people make as they approach retirement. While you’re allowed to start ...