For most of Social Security's history, full retirement age (FRA) was simple. You hit 65, you get your full benefit. That started to change in the 1980s, when Congress passed a law that slowly pushed ...

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

The Social Security wage base limit is the maximum amount of your income that's subject to the Social Security payroll tax ...

Social Security is about to get less forgiving for new retirees. Starting with people who first claim benefits in 2026, the ...

The full retirement age for social security is increasing in 2026. It is the last age increase as part of a 1983 ...

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

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

If you've saved and invested and aren't counting on Social Security to cover your expenses, filing at 62 may make sense.

Social Security payment amounts are determined by several factors, such as age of retirement or the amount paid into Social Security.

He was looking at another two years before he could claim Social Security benefits — and at a reduced benefit, with no idea ...

Social Security benefits are expected to be sent this week. Here's who can expect to see a check, and the full payment ...