Full retirement age is one of the most important  Social Security rules that every current and future retiree should know.

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You’re ...

For the purposes of calculating your retirement benefit, working after full retirement age is essentially the same as working before. After all, you’ll continue to pay Social Security taxes on your ...

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to claim Social Security.

Once you retire, you’ll probably depend a lot on Social Security to cover your expenses. That’s why it’s so important to know your full retirement age, or FRA, which is the age you can claim Social ...

Social Security changes take effect in early 2026, including a higher full retirement age, a new COLA, and increased wage ...

A 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will push up the maximum full retirement benefit in 2026. Plus, some ...

Financial pros recommend waiting as long as possible to claim your Social Security benefits. Most Americans say they're ...

The maximum monthly Social Security check is currently $5,108, or $61,296 annually. Here's the salary you need to claim the ...

New Social Security rules could mean you get more—or less—in each benefit check next year. Here’s how to calculate the amount ...