A long-standing change to the rules is taking effect in 2026 and affecting when you can claim full Social Security benefits.

The rules around when you can receive full retirement benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) are shifting, ...

You can, technically, retire whenever you like, but the age you do it at can have a big impact on collecting Social Security benefits.

The average retiree's 401(k) balance may surprise you. See how your savings compare and learn strategies to grow or stretch ...

Starting in 2026, anyone born in 1960 or later will have to wait until the age of 67 to get their full benefits.

Social Security will only pay you one set of monthly benefits at a time. So if you're eligible for $1,400 a month based on ...

Generation X finds itself in a particularly challenging financial position as retirement approaches rapidly. Born between ...

Here are five key factors to consider when evaluating whether retiring at 62 is the right fit.

The retirement age in the U.S. is about to hit a new high next year. Starting in 2026, Social Security’s “Full Retirement Age” will increase to 67 years old. The increase will first impact the ...

The average 401(k) balance in the U.S. hit $144,400 in the third quarter of 2025, up 9% from last year, according to Fidelity ...

When saving for retirement, the first decision is how much. But the next decision is where: Do you contribute to a ...

Benefits will be paid as usual in December, following the government shutdown that lasted from October to mid-November.