The question of retirement age is crucial for millions of Americans planning their retirement. Contrary to the expectation of ...

Lots of changes in store for Social Security recipients as more people rely on a system that's operating above capacity. Full ...

Americans looking forward to starting their new lives after retirement may need to reconsider, as the latest Social Security ...

Lawmakers don't want to see those cuts happen, so they've been talking through different solutions to prevent them. And one ...

Currently, Americans can apply for retirement benefits starting at age 65, although 67 is considered the full retirement age ...

That's a steep cut, but many seniors will be better of waiting until age 70 to claim their benefits. That's because the ...

Planning to retire before full retirement age in 2026? Learn how to maximize Social Security, grow your income, and avoid ...

Claiming Social Security at age 62 reduces your benefit by up to 30%. When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce ...

The first round of July’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, ...

Most Americans may consider the standard retirement age to be 65, but the so-called "full retirement age" for Social Security is already older than that — and it's about to hit an even higher ...

One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.

Full retirement age—also called normal retirement age—is the age when Americans receive full Social Security benefits. Your full retirement age varies depending on the year you were born.